Classic Low-Fat Ground Turkey Skillet
This classic low-fat ground turkey skillet is a healthy and flavorful meal, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. It combines lean ground turkey with vegetables, herbs, and a savory broth, served over rice or pasta.
Equipment
- Large skillet or pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb low-fat ground turkey (93% lean or higher)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional, for browning if needed
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup frozen peas optional
- Cooked brown rice or whole wheat pasta for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the red bell pepper.
Cooking
- Brown the ground turkey in a large skillet over medium-high heat, adding olive oil if necessary, until fully cooked (5-7 minutes).
- Drain any fat, then add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the chopped red bell pepper and dried spices (oregano, basil, black pepper), cooking for one minute to toast the spices.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and broth, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until bell peppers are tender; stir in frozen peas during the last 5 minutes if desired.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
- Serve the skillet over cooked brown rice or whole wheat pasta.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the spices. This dish is also great for meal prepping and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.