Vibrant Lean Ground Turkey Skillet
This vibrant skillet dish features lean ground turkey, colorful bell peppers, and diced tomatoes, all seasoned with aromatic spices for a delicious and healthy meal. It's a quick and easy recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Lean Ground Turkey (93% lean or higher)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 large Onion diced
- 2-3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Bell Pepper (any color), diced
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz), undrained
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley or Cilantro chopped
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, break it up, and cook until browned, then remove it and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened and translucent, scraping up any browned bits.
- Stir in minced garlic and diced bell pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes until they soften and the garlic is fragrant.
- Return turkey to the skillet, sprinkle with smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper, then stir and toast spices for 30 seconds.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low for 10-15 minutes.
- Uncover, season with salt and pepper, and stir in fresh parsley or cilantro just before serving.
Notes
For extra heat, increase the amount of cayenne pepper. Serve this skillet dish on its own, or with rice, quinoa, or a side salad.