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A prepared lean ground turkey dinner with vegetables on a plate.

Savory Italian Ground Turkey Skillet

This savory Italian ground turkey skillet is a quick and easy weeknight meal, packed with flavor from lean ground turkey, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. It cooks in one pan, making cleanup a breeze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Dutch Oven

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Lean Ground Turkey 93% lean or higher
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 Garlic minced
  • 1 Bell Pepper red or yellow, chopped
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz, undrained
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1/2 cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Dried Italian Seasoning
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • Fresh Parsley chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, then drain any excess fat.
  • Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the turkey and cook for 5-7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes. Pour in diced tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning, then stir to combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.

Notes

This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or a side of crusty bread. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning.