Description
Ground turkey is a versatile and healthy option for quick weeknight meals. This delicious ground turkey dish combines tender turkey with vibrant vegetables and spices, creating a flavorful experience the whole family will enjoy. Perfect for tacos, rice bowls, or as a stand-alone main course, this recipe is simple yet impressive, making it ideal for both casual dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Tortillas or cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and diced bell peppers; sauté until peppers are tender (about 4-6 minutes).
- Increase heat slightly and add ground turkey. Cook while breaking it apart until browned thoroughly (about 8-10 minutes).
- Sprinkle in cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika; stir well to coat the mixture (about 2 minutes).
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before removing from heat.
- Serve over tortillas or rice, garnished with fresh cilantro or avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg