Description
A quick and tasty skillet meal featuring ground turkey and colorful bell peppers, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in the diced red and green bell peppers, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Stir in the drained diced tomatoes and cooked rice, mixing well to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and cover the skillet. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For added spice, include a pinch of red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño when cooking the onions.
- Substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or beef for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg