Description
This Ground Turkey Pepper Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with lean ground turkey, bell peppers, and aromatic spices, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Ground Turkey Pepper Skillet Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook turkey: Add ground turkey, cook until no longer pink.
- Add vegetables: Onion, bell peppers, garlic; cook until softened.
- Season: Add smoked paprika, cumin, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Stir in tomatoes and broth; simmer until thickened.
- Cheese (optional): Sprinkle over the skillet, cover until melted.
- Garnish: With parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
- This dish is great for lettuce wraps or stuffed sweet potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
