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Ground Turkey with Potatoes

Savory Ground Turkey with Potatoes for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

A comforting dish featuring ground turkey with potatoes, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ground Turkey
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey Can be substituted with ground chicken or plant-based alternatives.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is best.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 medium Potatoes Diced, can try sweet potatoes or butternut squash.
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped, yellow or white works well.
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Diced, can swap with zucchini or carrots.
For Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • Salt and Pepper To taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Can use regular paprika or chili powder.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Can substitute with Italian seasoning or fresh thyme.
  • Red Chili Flakes Optional, adjust to spice preference.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, can replace with cilantro for different flavor.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until shimmering.
  2. Add 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add 2 diced potatoes and 1 diced bell pepper, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes until the potatoes soften and turn golden.
  4. Push veggies aside and add 1 pound of ground turkey, cooking for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  5. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, along with salt, pepper, and optional red chili flakes. Mix well and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes until potatoes are tender. Stir occasionally.
  7. Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and avoid overcrowding the skillet to properly brown the turkey.

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