Homemade Ground Turkey and Peppers
This Ground Turkey and Peppers skillet is the ultimate weeknight "win" when you need a meal that is light, colorful, and on the table in under 20 minutes. It features lean ground turkey sautéed with a vibrant medley of crisp bell peppers and sweet onions, all brought together with a savory, herb-forward seasoning.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground turkey 93% lean
- 3 Bell peppers red, yellow, and green, sliced or diced
- 1 medium Yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Dried Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
- Optional: A splash of chicken broth for deglazing
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground turkey, breaking it into crumbles, and cook until browned and no longer pink (about 5–7 minutes).
- Add the diced onion and sliced bell peppers to the skillet.
- Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- If the pan looks dry, add a splash of chicken broth or water to deglaze and stir for 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately while warm.