Description
Mom’s Ground Turkey and Peppers is a quick, flavorful, and healthy skillet dish. It features tender ground turkey cooked with colorful peppers, onions, and aromatic garlic, seasoned with chili or chipotle powder for a smoky kick. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe is easy to prepare and versatile, serving well over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground turkey, preferably ground turkey thighs
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow preferred), chopped
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- Some chopped greens from green onions, if available
Oil and Seasonings
- 3 to 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder or chili powder (or to taste)
Herbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and bell pepper, cooking until they are softened, about 2-3 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey: Push the vegetables to one side of the pan. Add a little more oil if needed to the empty side. Place crumbled ground turkey in the pan, sprinkle with salt and chili powder, and cook without stirring until browned on one side, about 4-5 minutes.
- Brown the turkey: Turn the pieces over to brown the other side, making sure the turkey is cooked through and no longer pink, about 4-5 minutes.
- Combine and season: Mix the browned turkey with the cooked vegetables. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and chili powder if desired. Stir in freshly chopped parsley or cilantro, then remove from heat.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with additional herbs if desired. This dish pairs well with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can substitute green peppers with yellow or orange for a sweeter flavor.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder or chipotle for spiciness preference.
- This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated easily.
- Adding a squeeze of lime or lemon juice before serving adds brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
