Description
A simple, colorful skillet dish with lean ground turkey, sweet bell peppers, and diced tomatoes for a quick and healthy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 bell peppers (any color), diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (about 1 tablespoon)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil. While the skillet warms, chop the onion and dice the bell peppers. Mince the garlic so it’s ready when the onion softens.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Break it apart with a spoon or spatula and cook until no pink remains and the turkey is nicely browned, about 6–8 minutes.
- Stir in the diced bell peppers and cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften. Add the canned diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and more salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and let the mixture simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
This dish works for casual family dinners, meal prep lunches, or potluck contributions. Use lean ground turkey to keep it moist while avoiding greasiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg