Ground Turkey and Bell Pepper Skillet
Looking for a quick and satisfying meal that bursts with flavor? This Ground Turkey and Bell Pepper Skillet is your answer! Ready in just 25 minutes, it features lean ground turkey, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic spices for a dish everyone will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this delicious skillet meal is not only nutritious but also versatile. You can easily customize it with your favorite veggies or adjust the seasoning to suit your taste. Plus, cleanup is a breeze with this one-pan wonder!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Juice of ½ lime (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté diced onions until soft (about 3 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Stir in ground turkey; break apart and cook until browned (5–6 minutes).
- Season with smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add sliced bell peppers; cook until slightly softened (3–4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and tomato paste; simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Finish with lime juice and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg