Mom’s Ground Turkey Recipe
This comforting mom’s ground turkey recipe is quick, flavorful, and perfect for busy family dinners. Simple ingredients, big homemade flavor.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 3–4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion chopped
- green onion tops chopped, optional
- 1 bell pepper red or yellow, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- kosher salt to taste
- 1 lb ground turkey preferably turkey thighs
- 1 tsp chipotle powder or chili powder or to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and cook until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pan. Add more olive oil to the empty side and place the ground turkey in loose chunks.
- Season the turkey with salt and chipotle or chili powder. Let it brown on one side before turning.
- Once the turkey is cooked through, stir it together with the vegetables. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Remove from heat and stir in the fresh chopped parsley or cilantro before serving.
Notes
Serve on its own, over rice or noodles, or use as a filling for wraps and tacos. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
