Description
A quick and delicious recipe for a Simple Ground Turkey Pepper Skillet that is packed with flavor and nutrients. This one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights and can be easily customized to suit your tastes.
Ingredients
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Ground Turkey Skillet:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Optional Toppings:
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.
- Cook ground turkey: Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5 minutes.
- Add vegetables: Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
- Season: Stir in Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Add cheese: If using cheese, sprinkle over the top in the last 2 minutes of cooking and cover until melted.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or pasta for a heartier meal.
- You can also swap ground turkey for chicken or lean beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
