Turkey Skillet with Bell Peppers (Printable View)
Lean turkey sautéed with colorful bell peppers and aromatic spices in one pan for a quick dinner.
# Ingredient List:
→ Protein
01 - 1.1 lbs ground turkey
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 medium red onion, sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
→ Pantry & Seasonings
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
11 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
12 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
13 - 1/2 tsp salt
14 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ To Serve
15 - Lemon wedges (optional)
# How to Prepare:
01 - Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Add 1.1 pounds of ground turkey and break up with a spoon, cooking until browned and fully cooked, about 5 to 6 minutes.
03 - Incorporate sliced red onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Stir in red, yellow, and green bell peppers; cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp.
05 - Sprinkle smoked paprika, oregano, cumin, optional crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; mix thoroughly and cook for 2 more minutes.
06 - Fold in chopped fresh parsley, adjust seasoning as needed, then remove from heat.
07 - Plate warm, garnish with additional parsley and optional lemon wedges.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It's genuinely fast without tasting rushed or assembly-line.
- The peppers stay crisp while the turkey soaks up all those warm spices.
- One skillet means one thing to wash, which honestly matters on a Tuesday night.
02 -
- Don't crowd the pan when browning the turkey; it should sizzle, not steam—if your skillet's too small, work in batches.
- The moment you add the parsley is the moment to stop cooking; heat only wilts it and steals its brightness.
03 -
- Slice your vegetables before you start cooking; once the pan is hot, everything moves fast.
- Taste the turkey before it's fully cooked, then again after seasoning—this teaches you how flavors build and changes how you approach every recipe after.