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Quick One-Pan Ground Turkey and Peppers: Easy 20-Minute Dinner

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A quick and easy one-pan meal featuring ground turkey and bell peppers, ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this flavorful skillet dinner is juicy, savory, and a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 bell peppers, any color, chopped
  • 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean recommended)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • Optional garnish: fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prep your veggies. Dice your onion and chop your bell peppers into roughly 1/2-inch pieces. Mince your garlic.
  2. Heat your pan. Place your large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Let it get hot until it shimmers.
  3. Sear the aromatics. Add the diced onion and chopped bell peppers to the hot skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and get some nice char marks. Push them to the sides of the pan.
  4. Brown the turkey. Add the ground turkey to the center of the skillet. Break it up with your wooden spoon and let it cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to get a good sear. Then, start breaking it up and stirring it into the veggies. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, until the turkey is no longer pink.
  5. Add the flavor. Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. If using tomato paste, stir it in now and cook for another minute.
  6. Deglaze and simmer. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly.
  7. Finish and serve. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best flavor, sear the peppers and onions first to get a smoky char. Use 93% lean ground turkey for moisture. If using 99% lean, watch closely to avoid dryness. Low-sodium broth is recommended to control salt level. The recipe can be customized with additional vegetables or spices.

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Keywords: ground turkey, one-pan, quick dinner, weeknight meal, bell peppers, healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free

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