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Simple Ground Turkey Skillet Dinner

A quick, flavorful one-skillet dinner with ground turkey, peppers, and tomato for an easy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper diced (red or orange will also work)
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 3-4 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3/4-1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves minced (or use 3/4 tsp garlic powder if not available)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2-1 tsp dried oregano Italian seasoning may be used instead
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1-1 1/2 cup cooked rice optional; can be omitted
  • shredded cheese for topping (optional)

Equipment

  • large skillet (10–12 inch recommended)
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring cup
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the diced onion and bell peppers and cook, stirring, for 2–3 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Push the vegetables to the side, add the ground turkey to the pan, and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until no longer pink and cooked through.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in 3/4–1 cup tomato sauce, 3–4 tablespoons tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried oregano (or Italian seasoning), red pepper flakes, salt, and cracked pepper until well combined.
  6. If using rice, stir in 1–1½ cups cooked rice and add more tomato sauce if needed to reach desired sauciness; taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Serve hot topped with shredded cheese and chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Use another ground meat like beef or chicken if desired.
  • For garlic substitute, use 3/4 tsp garlic powder if fresh cloves aren’t available.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to control heat.
  • Omit the rice to make it lower carb.
  • A 10–12 inch skillet is recommended to prevent ingredients from spilling.