Classic Light Ground Turkey Dinner
A healthy and flavorful ground turkey dinner with vegetables and a rich tomato sauce. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper diced (any color)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Chop the onion, dice the bell pepper, and mince the garlic to prepare your vegetables for cooking.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then brown the ground turkey, breaking it up until no longer pink, and drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the turkey and sauté them for 5-7 minutes until soft, then stir in minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
- Pour diced tomatoes and broth into the skillet, stir in oregano and basil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to meld flavors and thicken the sauce.
- Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings as needed, adding a pinch of sugar if necessary to balance acidity.
Serving
- Ladle the ground turkey dinner into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired.
Notes
This recipe is easily adaptable; feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or spinach for extra nutrition. Serve with rice, pasta, or a side salad for a complete meal.