Quick and Easy Turkey and Potato Skillet
A delightful one-pan dinner featuring tender potatoes and juicy ground turkey, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey Lean is fine, avoid super lean for juiciness.
- 4 medium potatoes (Yukon gold or red) Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic Minced.
- 1 medium bell pepper Optional, adds sweetness.
- 1 tsp paprika Smoked paprika if available.
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried thyme
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil For cooking.
- 1 cup chicken broth or water Just a splash.
- to taste fresh parsley or green onion For topping, optional.
Instructions
Preparation
- Chop the potatoes into small bite-sized pieces, aiming for half-inch chunks.
Cooking
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a little olive oil.
- Add the potatoes and a pinch of salt. Let them sit for a couple of minutes to get some color.
- Once they start browning, add a splash of broth or water and cover the pan for a few minutes.
- Push the potatoes to one side of the skillet, add onion and bell pepper to the empty side, and stir for a minute.
- Add the minced garlic and stir until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey and break it up with a spoon. Season with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until the turkey is no longer pink, then stir everything together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or broth as desired. Top with parsley or green onion before serving.
Notes
For best results, cut potatoes evenly, season in layers, and let it rest before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g