Turkey Skillet with Bell Peppers (Printable)

Lean ground turkey sautéed with colorful bell peppers and aromatic spices in a quick one-pan meal.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1.1 lbs ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 medium red onion, sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

→ Pantry & Seasonings

08 - 2 tbsp olive oil
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
11 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
12 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
13 - 1/2 tsp salt
14 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ To Serve

15 - Lemon wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes.
03 - Add the sliced onions and garlic; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Stir in the bell peppers and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
05 - Sprinkle in smoked paprika, oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for 2 more minutes.
06 - Stir in chopped parsley, adjust seasoning if needed, and remove from heat.
07 - Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, so cleanup is basically nonexistent and you can actually relax after dinner.
  • The peppers stay just crisp enough to feel fresh, not mushy or sad like they do when you overcook them.
  • It's filling without being heavy, and somehow tastes indulgent even though it's basically vegetables and lean protein.
  • You can throw it together on autopilot, which is exactly what weeknight cooking should be.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan or the turkey will steam instead of brown, and you'll miss out on all that savory flavor.
  • Taste before serving, sometimes it needs an extra pinch of salt or a squeeze of lemon to really come alive.
  • If your peppers are releasing too much water, turn up the heat a little so they sauté instead of stew.
03 -
  • Use a large enough skillet so everything has room to cook evenly, a crowded pan will steam instead of sear.
  • Let the turkey brown undisturbed for a minute before stirring, those crispy bits add serious flavor.
  • Squeeze fresh lemon over each serving right before eating, it wakes up every single flavor.

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