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A close-up of a savory skillet meal featuring browned ground turkey mixed with colorful sautéed bell peppers and onions.

The Best Ground Turkey Recipes

I remember the first time I introduced ground turkey to my family’s dinner table. After a long day managing school pick-ups and groceries, I was in search of a dinner solution that was both quick and healthy. With my kids being notoriously picky eaters, I mixed ground turkey with spices and fresh herbs, wrapping it into tacos. To my surprise, they loved it! That night, I realized that healthful eating could blend seamlessly with our family traditions, sparking joy instead of resistance. Since then, ground turkey has become a pantry staple, demonstrating that nutritious meals can indeed please even the pickiest of palates.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Easy Dinners
Cuisine: American
Calories: 451
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or 4
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • some chopped greens from green onions if you have any
  • 1 bell pepper (red or yellow preferred), chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • 1 pound ground turkey, preferably ground turkey thighs
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder or chili powder or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add the chopped onions and bell pepper and cook until onions and peppers are softened, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
  3. Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and move that side off the burner. The empty part of the pan should be over the burner.
  4. Add one or two more tablespoons of oil to coat the empty part of the pan. Put crumpled chunks of ground turkey in the pan, sprinkle with salt and chipotle or chili powder.
  5. Cook the turkey without stirring until it is browned on one side. Turn the pieces over to brown the other side.
  6. Once the turkey is cooked through, stir in the onions and peppers. Sprinkle with more salt and chili powder to taste. Remove from heat.
  7. Stir in fresh chopped parsley or cilantro.
  8. Serve alone, or with steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 30gFat: 34g

Notes

This recipe is quick and fits well into a healthy dinner rotation for families. You can serve this ground turkey and pepper dish with rice or noodles.

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