Description
Ground Turkey with Potatoes is a one-pan comfort meal made with lean ground turkey, tender diced potatoes, onions, and savory seasonings. This protein-packed skillet dinner is quick to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for healthy weeknight meals or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 2 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced potatoes in a single layer and cook until golden and fork-tender, stirring occasionally.
- Remove potatoes from skillet and set aside.
- Add onion and bell pepper to the same skillet and sauté until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and fully cooked.
- Season with smoked paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes.
- Return potatoes to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until flavors meld.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
Allow potatoes to brown properly before stirring to develop the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ground turkey with potatoes, turkey potato skillet, one pan turkey dinner