Description
A quick, colorful skillet dish featuring ground turkey and bell peppers, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- Juice of 1/2 lime (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to break it up into small pieces. Cook until no longer pink, about 5 to 6 minutes, and let it get a little browned for flavor.
- Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat the turkey evenly with the seasonings. Add the sliced bell peppers and stir everything together. Let the peppers cook for 3 to 4 minutes until they start to soften but still retain some crunch.
- Pour in the chicken broth, tomato paste, and soy sauce. Stir everything together and let the mixture simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Turn off the heat and squeeze in the fresh lime juice for an extra burst of flavor. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe is forgiving and can be easily customized with whatever vegetables or spices you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: ground turkey, skillet recipe, one pan dinner, easy dinner, weekday meal