Classic Lean Ground Turkey Skillet
This classic lean ground turkey skillet recipe is a quick and healthy meal. It features ground turkey and a medley of vegetables simmered in a savory tomato sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Large skillet (non-stick or cast iron)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 lb Lean ground turkey 93% lean or higher
- 1 medium Yellow onion chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 medium Bell pepper any color, chopped
- 1 cup Zucchini diced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can Diced tomatoes undrained
- 1/2 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- Salt to taste
For Serving (Optional)
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart, and cook until no pink remains; drain excess fat and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, then sauté chopped onion until softened, stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chopped bell pepper and diced zucchini to the skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Pour in undrained diced tomatoes and broth, then stir in Italian seasoning, paprika, and black pepper, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Return the cooked ground turkey to the skillet and stir everything together.
- Simmer the mixture for 5-10 minutes to meld flavors and thicken the sauce, adjusting seasonings as needed.
- Serve hot, optionally over rice or quinoa, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
This recipe is lean and packed with vegetables, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. You can easily customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand or prefer. For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning.