Classic Lean Ground Turkey Skillet
This quick and easy classic lean ground turkey skillet recipe is packed with flavor and vegetables, making it a perfect healthy weeknight meal.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey 93% lean or higher
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 zucchini chopped
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14.5 ounce, undrained
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley chopped, for serving, optional
Instructions
Cooking steps
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil or avocado oil.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, break it apart, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned; drain any excess fat.
- Push turkey aside, add chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir onion and garlic into the turkey; add bell pepper, zucchini, and corn, then cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Pour in undrained diced tomatoes, stir in spices (chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika), salt, and pepper; simmer for 5-10 minutes, covered, until flavors meld and vegetables are tender.
- Remove the lid and taste the mixture, adjusting seasonings as desired.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley, or portion for later use.
Notes
This skillet meal is highly customizable. Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or green beans. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the other spices. Serve over rice, quinoa, or with a side salad for a complete meal.