Description
As a passionate home cook, I know that busy days can leave us scrambling for dinner ideas. Enter my go-to recipe, Ground Turkey and Peppers. This dish is not only bursting with flavor but also quick and easy to prepare. Imagine a colorful medley of bell peppers mingling with lean ground turkey, all simmered to perfection. It’s just the thing to impress your loved ones or whip up after a hectic day. Trust me, this hearty meal will become a favorite in your household, making weeknight dinners feel special again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey (lean, 93/7)
- 1 medium onion, diced (yellow or white)
- 3 bell peppers (mix of red, yellow, green), cored and sliced into strips
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Optional: 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (for heat)
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley, cilantro, or a squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil until shimmering.
- Add the ground turkey, break it up with a spatula, and season with half the salt, pepper, and all the smoked paprika. Cook until no longer pink, about 5–6 minutes.
- Push the turkey to one side of the skillet. Add the onion and bell peppers (and jalapeño, if using) to the empty side. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 4–5 minutes.
- Stir the turkey and vegetables together. Add the minced garlic, oregano, and remaining salt and pepper. Cook 1–2 minutes more until fragrant.
- If the skillet looks dry, add a splash of water or low-sodium broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Simmer 2–3 minutes so flavors meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Finish with chopped herbs or a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice. Serve hot on its own, over rice, stuffed into tortillas, or alongside a crisp salad.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with additional vegetables or spices as desired.
- For a healthier option, serve over quinoa or lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg