Classic Quick Ground Turkey Bowl
A quick and easy ground turkey bowl recipe packed with vegetables and savory spices. Perfect for a weeknight meal.
Equipment
- large skillet or pot
- spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground turkey 93/7 or 90/10
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper any color, chopped
- 1 small zucchini or yellow squash chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz, undrained
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
Optional for serving
- cooked rice
- quinoa
- fresh cilantro
- avocado
- lime wedges
- hot sauce
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, then drain excess grease.
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft; stir in minced garlic and cook for one more minute.
- Toss in bell peppers and zucchini, then stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and broth, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve over rice or quinoa and garnish with cilantro, avocado, lime, or hot sauce.
Notes
This recipe is highly versatile; feel free to add other vegetables like corn or black beans for extra flavor and nutrients. For a spicier kick, increase the amount of chili powder or add a pinch of cayenne pepper. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.