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Bowl of cooked ground turkey and peppers recipes with colorful bell peppers and fresh herbs
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Ground Turkey and Peppers Recipes

Ground turkey and peppers recipes done in 25 mins. Healthy, bold, and stress-free. Click to unlock your new go-to weeknight meal
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 bell peppers any color, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp chili powder optional
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • Juice of ½ lime optional
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Sauté aromatics: Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onions, cook until soft. Stir in garlic.
  2. Cook turkey: Add ground turkey, break apart, and cook until no longer pink.
  3. Season: Mix in paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add peppers: Stir in sliced peppers. Cook 3–4 minutes until tender but crisp.
  5. Sauce & finish: Add broth, tomato paste, soy sauce. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
  6. Serve: Squeeze lime, garnish with herbs, and serve hot.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutrient
 Amount
Calories
 280 kcal
Protein
 30 g
Total Fat
 10 g
Saturated Fat
 2 g
Unsaturated Fat
 7 g
Trans Fat
 0 g
Carbohydrates
 15 g
Fiber
 4 g
Sugars
 4 g
Cholesterol
 60 mg
Sodium
 600 mg