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Ground Turkey and Peppers

A quick and family-friendly one-pan dish featuring ground turkey, colorful bell peppers, and spices. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground turkey Use lean ground turkey for a healthier option.
  • 2 pieces bell peppers (any color, chopped) Feel free to mix different colors.
  • 1 piece onion (chopped) Yellow or white onion works well.
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced) Fresh garlic is best for flavor.
  • 1 tsp chili powder Adjust to taste for spiciness.
  • 1 tsp cumin Adds depth of flavor.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Season to your preference.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For sautéing.
Serving Options
  • as needed Rice, lettuce wraps, or taco shells Choose your preferred way to serve.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
Cooking
  1. Toss in ground turkey, cooking until it’s nicely browned.
  2. Stir in the chopped bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook until the peppers are tender.
Serving
  1. Serve over rice, in lettuce wraps, or as a taco filling.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the garlic before adding the turkey. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave.