Description
Ground turkey with potatoes is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the family together around the dinner table. The tender ground turkey combines beautifully with roasted potatoes, creating a hearty meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also allows for creative variations, making it a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (lean)
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (diced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup bell peppers or carrots (optional, diced)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, and dicing the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in diced potatoes along with salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well to combine flavors.
- Cover and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender. Stir occasionally.
- If using, add bell peppers or carrots during the last 5 minutes of cooking for added color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg