Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- One-pan meal means easy prep and cleanup.
- Ready in just 25 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Loaded with vegetables and lean protein.
- Flexible recipe—use any bell pepper or ground meat.
- Great for leftovers and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced (or red/orange)
- ½ red onion, diced
- 3–4 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¾–1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (or ¾ tsp garlic powder)
- 1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½–1 teaspoon dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
- ¼–½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1–1½ cups cooked rice (optional)
- Shredded cheese for topping (optional)
(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)
Directions
- Sauté Veggies:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers, cook 2–3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. - Cook Turkey:
Push veggies to the side and add ground turkey. Brown turkey until fully cooked, then mix with the veggies. - Add Sauces & Seasonings:
Reduce heat to low. Stir in tomato paste, ¾ cup tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined. - Optional – Add Rice:
If using rice, stir it in now and add more tomato sauce if needed. Adjust seasonings to taste. - Serve:
Top with freshly chopped parsley and shredded cheese if desired. Serve hot.
Servings and Timing
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Variations
- Swap turkey for ground beef or chicken.
- Add spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms for more veggies.
- Omit rice for a low-carb version.
- Use quinoa instead of rice for a high-protein twist.
Storage/Reheating
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 84mg
- Sodium: 551mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 6g
- Vitamin C: 88mg
- Iron: 3mg
Conclusion
This Simple Ground Turkey Pepper Skillet is your go-to meal for a fast, filling dinner with minimal cleanup. Customizable, delicious, and family-friendly, it’s a perfect recipe to keep in your weekly rotation.
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Simple Ground Turkey Pepper Skillet
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Diet: Low Fat
Description
Simple Ground Turkey Pepper Skillet is a quick, hearty one-pan dinner with ground turkey, colorful bell peppers, and savory tomato sauce—perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced (or red/orange)
½ red onion, diced
3–4 tablespoons tomato paste
¾–1 cup tomato sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced (or ¾ tsp garlic powder)
1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
½–1 teaspoon dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
¼–½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon sea salt
1–1½ cups cooked rice (optional)
Shredded cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers, cook 2–3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Push veggies to the side, add ground turkey, and cook until browned and fully cooked through. Mix with vegetables.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in tomato paste, ¾ cup tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- If using rice, stir it in and add more tomato sauce if needed. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Top with chopped parsley and shredded cheese if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Swap turkey with ground beef or chicken for variation.
Add other vegetables like spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms.
Omit rice for low-carb or use quinoa for high-protein twist.
Store leftovers in fridge for 3–4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 551mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 84mg
