Ground Turkey Recipe: Easy Weeknight Meal!
This Quick & Easy Ground Turkey Skillet recipe is a flavorful and healthy weeknight meal, ready in under 30 minutes. It features lean ground turkey, vibrant vegetables, and a symphony of spices that make it both delicious and nutritious. This versatile dish can be served over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a satisfying dinner that’s perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey 85/15 or 90/10 fat content
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper red, yellow, or orange, diced
- 1 cup chopped vegetables broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sauté Onion: Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook Turkey: Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned throughout. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add Vegetables: Toss in diced bell pepper and chopped vegetables. Cook for 3-4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Spice It Up: Add ground cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Simmer: Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Season: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Garnish: Turn off heat and stir in chopped fresh cilantro if using.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand or what's in season.
- This recipe can be made spicier by adding red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño.
- For a vegan option, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.