Description
Delight in this flavorful ground turkey dish, perfect for quick dinners or meal prep. Packed with nutrition and taste, it’s sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red or yellow)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion and garlic, then dice the bell peppers.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned evenly (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add diced tomatoes and bell peppers to the skillet. Let simmer for about 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot over rice or use as a filling in tacos.
Notes
- Feel free to add fresh herbs like cilantro or basil for an extra burst of flavor.
- For added veggies, consider incorporating zucchini or corn into the mix.
- To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg