Description
Ground turkey and peppers come together in a savory, satisfying dish that is perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice (for serving, optional)
- Lettuce leaves (for wraps, optional)
- Taco shells (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
- Incorporate the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until it’s browned.
- Stir in diced bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until the peppers are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Serve your mixture over rice, in lettuce wraps, or in taco shells.
Notes
For added heat, consider using poblano or jalapeño peppers. This dish can be customized to suit various dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: ground turkey, easy dinner, healthy recipes, quick meals, family favorites