Easy Ground Turkey Skillet
This versatile ground turkey skillet is perfect for healthy meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner.
recipesbynani.comI love keeping this ground turkey recipe on hand because it is so easy to customize. It tastes wonderful when served over a bowl of fluffy rice, quinoa, or tucked into warm taco shells for a fun family dinner.
My biggest tip is to make sure your pan is nice and hot before you add the turkey. This helps the meat brown properly and keeps it from getting steamed or soggy while it cooks.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add the diced onion and cook until it starts to soften, which usually takes about five minutes.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until it is nice and fragrant.
- 4
Add the ground turkey to the pan, breaking it up with a spoon as it browns.
- 5
Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, stirring well to coat the meat.
- 6
Pour in the chicken broth and let everything simmer for about five minutes so the flavors can blend together.
- 7
Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed before serving.
💡 Tips
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. If you want to add more greens, stir in a handful of fresh spinach right at the end until it wilts.
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