Ground Turkey and Peppers
This quick and flavorful skillet meal features lean ground turkey sautéed with sweet bell peppers, onions, and spices. A healthy and colorful dinner that’s great served over rice, quinoa, or tucked into wraps.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 bell peppers red, yellow, or green, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder optional, for heat
- ½ tsp salt or to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
- Juice of ½ lime optional, for brightness
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion for 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned and no pink remains (about 5–6 minutes).
- Season with smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in sliced bell peppers.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes until peppers are tender-crisp.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/ground-turkey-and-peppers/
Notes
- Want it spicier? Add more chili powder or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Great for meal prep – refrigerate up to 4 days.
- To keep it low carb, skip rice and use cauliflower rice or lettuce wraps.
- Add black beans or cooked lentils to stretch the recipe for more servings.