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Mom's Ground Turkey and Peppers

Mom's Ground Turkey and Peppers

A flavorful dish featuring ground turkey and vibrant peppers cooked in olive oil, perfect for a healthy meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 452 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • to taste chopped greens from green onions
  • 1 medium bell pepper (red or yellow) 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

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add the chopped onions and bell pepper and cook until softened, about a couple of minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
  • Push the vegetables to the edge of the pan and add one or two more tablespoons of oil to the empty part of the pan. Add crumpled chunks of ground turkey, sprinkle with salt and chipotle or chili powder.
  • Cook the turkey without stirring until browned on one side, then turn to brown the other side. Once cooked through, stir in the onions and peppers, adding more salt and chili powder to taste. Remove from heat and stir in fresh chopped parsley or cilantro. Serve alone or with steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 452kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 30gFat: 34g
Keyword easy recipe, Ground Turkey, Healthy Dinner, Mom's Ground Turkey and Peppers, Peppers
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