Hearty & Healthy Ground Turkey Skillet
This hearty and healthy ground turkey skillet recipe is packed with lean protein and vegetables, making for a delicious and easy one-pan meal perfect for any weeknight.
Equipment
- large skillet or Dutch oven
- spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey 93% lean or higher
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 large carrot
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounce, undrained
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped (optional)
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and brown ground turkey, breaking it apart, until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the skillet; sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, and paprika; simmer for 10-15 minutes until flavors meld and vegetables are tender.
- Optionally, add spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning. This recipe is easily customizable; feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.