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A bowl of savory ground turkey mixed with sautéed red and yellow bell peppers and fresh parsley, a perfect example of The Best Ground Turkey Recipes.

The Best Ground Turkey Recipes

I remember replacing beef with ground turkey for taco night. My youngest son was skeptical, but with a few spices and fresh toppings, I made a dish full of flavor. His smile showed I succeeded. This healthy swap became a family tradition. I share these recipes to help you make your own delicious, family-friendly meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 451
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Use 4 if needed
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • Chopped greens from green onions If available
  • 1 bell pepper (red or yellow preferred), chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Kosher salt To taste
  • 1 pound ground turkey, preferably ground turkey thighs
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder or chili powder Or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add the chopped onions and bell pepper and cook until onions and peppers are softened, about a couple minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
  3. Push the vegetables to the edge of one side of the pan and position that side of the pan away from the burner heat. The empty part of the pan should be right over the burner.
  4. Add one or two more tablespoons of oil to coat the empty part of the pan. Put crumpled chunks of ground turkey in the pan, sprinkle with salt and chipotle or chili powder.
  5. Cook the turkey without stirring until it is browned on one side, then turn the pieces over to brown the other side.
  6. Once the turkey is just cooked through, stir in the onions and peppers, and sprinkle with more salt and chili powder to taste. Remove from heat.
  7. Stir in fresh chopped parsley or cilantro.
  8. Serve alone, or with steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 30gFat: 34g

Notes

This recipe is quick and healthy. You can serve it over rice or noodles for a complete family meal.

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