Description
A quick and nutritious skillet meal featuring lean ground turkey, colorful bell peppers, and savory sauce, ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 sliced bell peppers (any colors)
- 1 small sliced onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce + 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground turkey and press it into the pan, cooking for 6–8 minutes until browned.
- Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and oregano.
- Push the turkey to the side, add another tablespoon of oil if needed, and sauté the sliced bell peppers and onion for 4–6 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in minced garlic for 30 seconds, then deglaze with the soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce and broth, simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Ensure the turkey reaches 165°F, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve hot.
Notes
For added brightness, finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon or a teaspoon of rice vinegar at the end.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg