Hearty Skillet Classic: Ground Turkey with Potatoes Made Easy
A comforting and budget-friendly one-pan meal featuring ground turkey and potatoes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Keyword: comfort food, Easy Dinner, Ground Turkey, Potatoes, Skillet Meal
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 300kcal
For the Hearty Skillet
- 1 lb Ground Turkey a lean protein
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil can be substituted with a neutral oil
- 1 medium Onion chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 3 cups Diced Potatoes can substitute sweet potatoes
- 1 cup Frozen Peas can substitute corn or green beans
- 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin
- 1 tablespoon Paprika smoked paprika for extra flavor
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- ¼ cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro optional
How to Make Ground Turkey with Potatoes
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
Crumble ground turkey into the skillet and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Season with ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Stir in diced potatoes, cover the skillet and cook for approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until potatoes are tender and golden.
Toss in frozen peas and cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
Serve warm, optionally garnished with chopped fresh cilantro.
This dish can be easily adapted with your favorite vegetables and spices. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months.
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2.5mg