Description
A quick and flavorful ground turkey and peppers skillet dish, perfect for an easy and healthy weeknight dinner. Sautéed bell peppers and green onions complement seasoned ground turkey with garlic and smoked paprika, served best over rice or pasta for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 pound ground turkey
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Serving Suggestion
- Rice or pasta, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Turkey: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Continue cooking until the turkey is almost cooked through but still slightly pink, about 5 minutes.
- Add Peppers and Onions: Add the diced red and green bell peppers along with the sliced green onions to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the peppers have softened, about 5 minutes. After about 2 minutes of cooking, add the minced garlic to the skillet and continue cooking.
- Season the Dish: Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and for the turkey to finish cooking completely.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the ground turkey and peppers hot with your choice of rice or pasta for a filling and balanced meal.
Notes
- This dish is an easy, fast, one-pot meal solution great for busy weeknights.
- Serves well over rice or pasta, and can be adapted to make tasty tacos.
- Approved for picky eaters due to its simple yet flavorful ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 152 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 684 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg
