Ground Turkey and Peppers Skillet
A quick and colorful skillet meal featuring ground turkey and bell peppers, seasoned with smoked paprika and cumin. Ready in under 20 minutes, it's perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey Use 93/7 or 85/15 for leaner meat or juicier finish.
- 1 tbsp olive oil Extra virgin for best flavor.
- 1 small onion, diced Cook until translucent.
- 3 whole bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced A mix of red, yellow, and green for sweetness and crunch.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika Adds warmth and depth.
- 1 tsp ground cumin Earthy flavor.
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional) For heat, if desired.
- ½ tsp salt Adjust to taste.
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth Controls sodium content.
- 1 tbsp tomato paste Adds savory backbone.
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos For umami flavor.
- Juice of ½ whole lime (optional) For brightness, if desired.
- to taste fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Cooking
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet and break it up with a wooden spoon.
- Cook the turkey, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan, until no visible pink remains, about 5–6 minutes.
- Sprinkle smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper evenly over the turkey and stir to coat.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and stir, allowing them to cook until slightly softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, tomato paste, and soy sauce or coconut aminos, and let it simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and squeeze lime juice over the skillet, if using.
Serving
- Garnish with cilantro or parsley and serve immediately over rice, in tortillas, or with roasted vegetables.
Notes
This skillet meal keeps well and tastes better the next day. It’s perfect for meal prep.