Description
This hearty Ground Turkey with Potatoes is a quick and comforting one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Lean ground turkey is simmered with tender potatoes, onions, peppers, and an aromatic mix of spices, delivering a wholesome, flavorful dish that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Serve it on its own or paired with rice or crusty bread for an even more filling dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 medium Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings & Pantry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth (or water)
To Finish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables. Wash and dice the potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces for even cooking. Chop the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic. Set all vegetables aside.
- Brown the ground turkey. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is browned and mostly cooked through.
- Sauté the aromatics. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes until translucent. Stir in the bell pepper and garlic, and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add potatoes and seasonings. Stir in the diced potatoes, paprika, oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the vegetables and turkey evenly in the spices.
- Simmer. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are fork-tender and the mixture is thickened.
- Finish and serve. Taste and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve hot as is or with rice or bread.
Notes
- Swap ground turkey for ground chicken or lean beef if desired.
- You can add other vegetables like carrots, peas, or corn for extra nutrition.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge and can be reheated for up to 3 days.
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
