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A colorful ground turkey skillet with red, yellow, and green bell peppers in a black pan.

Ground Turkey and Bell Pepper Skillet

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 3 large bell peppers (red, yellow, and green), sliced into strips
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula for approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Remove the turkey from the skillet and set aside on a plate, leaving any rendered fat in the pan.
  4. Add the diced onions and sliced bell peppers to the same skillet and sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, then cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Return the browned turkey to the skillet and add the chicken broth.
  7. Toss all ingredients together and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until heated through and peppers reach desired tenderness.
  8. Serve immediately.