Description
A quick and flavorful ground turkey pepper skillet dish packed with vibrant bell peppers, onions, and a savory tomato sauce, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. This one-pan meal is easy to prepare and can be served over rice for a satisfying comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced (or red/orange)
- ½ red onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (or ¾ tsp garlic powder)
- 3–4 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¾–1 cup tomato sauce
- 1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½–1 teaspoon dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
- ¼–½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Optional Ingredients
- 1–1½ cups cooked rice
- Shredded cheese for topping
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and bell peppers, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until they start to soften. Then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute to release its aroma.
- Cook the Ground Turkey. Push the cooked vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add the ground turkey to the empty space and cook it until browned and fully cooked through, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Once done, mix the turkey evenly with the vegetables.
- Make the Sauce. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the tomato paste, ¾ cup of the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, sea salt, and cracked black pepper. Mix all the ingredients well to combine and let the flavors meld together.
- Add Rice (Optional). If you are using cooked rice, stir it into the skillet now. Add additional tomato sauce if the mixture seems dry. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed to suit your preference.
- Finish and Serve. Top the skillet with chopped parsley and shredded cheese if desired. Serve the dish hot, either on its own or over more cooked rice.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean ground beef if preferred.
- For a vegetarian version, swap ground turkey with plant-based protein or crumbled tofu.
- Adjust the quantity of red pepper flakes to control the spiciness.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
- To reduce sodium, use low-sodium tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
