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Classic Easy Ground Turkey Skillet

This classic easy ground turkey skillet recipe features lean ground turkey, diced onion, bell pepper, and a blend of aromatic spices cooked in a rich tomato sauce. It's a quick and healthy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb 93/7 lean ground turkey
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper (any color) diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • fresh spinach or kale Optional: A handful of
  • shredded cheese Optional: for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and cook the ground turkey for 5-7 minutes until browned, then drain excess fat.
  2. Push turkey aside, add diced onion and bell pepper, sauté for 3-5 minutes, then stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Combine turkey and vegetables, add cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to toast the spices.
  4. Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth, stirring well to combine.
  5. Simmer on low for 10-15 minutes, covered, to meld flavors and thicken the sauce.
  6. Stir in spinach or kale until wilted, adjust seasonings, and serve hot, optionally with shredded cheese.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the other spices.