Description
A simple and savory one-pan meal, Ground Turkey Skillet Peppers delivers bold flavor with lean turkey, colorful bell peppers, and warming spices. It’s quick to make and a perfect healthy dinner option for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 4 bell peppers (any color), diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Add ground turkey and cook while breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
- Mix in diced bell peppers, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until the peppers are just tender, around 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and black beans (if using). Let the mixture simmer for about 5 more minutes.
- Adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and top with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
You can toss in extra veggies like zucchini or corn to bulk it up. Keeps well in the fridge for up to three days. Double the recipe for a crowd using a larger skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ground turkey, bell peppers, skillet meal, quick dinner, one-pan recipe