Description

Warm up dinner with this hearty ground turkey and potatoes skillet — a comfort food favorite packed with lean protein and feel-good flavor. Perfect for easy family meals or wholesome food nights; discover the details.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground turkey

3 to 4 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes, diced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon paprika

Salt and black pepper to taste

1 medium bell pepper, diced (optional)

1/2 teaspoon dried herbs or 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh herbs

1/4 cup low-sodium broth or water

Optional toppings: shredded cheese, avocado slices, green onions

Instructions

1. Wash and dice potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes

2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil

3. Add potatoes in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 5 to 6 minutes, then stir and cook until golden and tender, 5 to 8 minutes more, then transfer to a plate

4. In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed and brown ground turkey over medium-high heat until no pink remains, about 6 to 8 minutes

5. Season turkey with paprika, salt, and pepper

6. Add diced onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes

7. Stir in garlic and herbs and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant

8. Return potatoes to the skillet and add broth or water to deglaze, cooking 3 to 5 minutes to meld flavors

9. Adjust seasoning to taste and top with cheese or fresh herbs if desired

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: main course
Method: skillet
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving

Keywords: ground turkey with potatoes, skillet dinner, wholesome meal, family dinner, comfort food