Ground Turkey & Potato Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
I use 93/7. You can use ground beef if you prefer.
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive or avocado oil
- 4 cups diced potatoes
Dice small to ensure they cook quickly.
- 8 oz canned tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tsp garlic
minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Directions
- 1
Add your ground turkey (or beef) to a skillet on the stovetop. Use your spatula to crumble the meat. Cook on medium high, stirring occasionally, until browned. Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and oregano. Remove from pan and set aside.
- 2
Add the oil to the skillet. Once the oil is hot, add the diced potatoes. Sauté on medium high heat, stirring occasionally until sides of potatoes have browned. This can take 5 to 10 minutes depending on your stove and the size of your potatoes.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium. Add your cooked ground turkey, tomato sauce, water, minced garlic, oregano, basil, parsley, salt, pepper, and onion powder to the skillet with potatoes. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- 4
Taste and add more salt or pepper if desired.
- 5
Serve over roasted vegetables (I recommend my Spicy Roasted Broccoli or Easy Roasted Broccoli), traditional rice, or cauliflower rice.
Ground Turkey & Potato Skillet
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About this Recipe
Craving a satisfying, fuss-free dinner that comes together in a flash? This Ground Turkey & Potato Skillet is your answer. It's a hearty one-pot meal that delivers big flavor with minimal effort, perfect for busy weeknights when you want something comforting and wholesome.
What makes this recipe truly shine is its simplicity and efficiency. By dicing the potatoes small, you ensure they cook quickly and evenly alongside the savory ground turkey. This clever technique means you get a complete, delicious meal in a single skillet, cutting down on both cooking time and cleanup, so you can enjoy your evening.
Prepare for a truly comforting experience. You'll find tender, savory lean ground turkey seasoned with a delightful blend of herbs and spices like garlic powder, chili powder, and oregano. These flavors meld beautifully with the perfectly cooked, diced potatoes, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce brightened with garlic, basil, and parsley. The result is a robust, well-rounded dish that feels both wholesome and deeply satisfying.
This versatile skillet meal offers fantastic opportunities for customization. While the recipe calls for lean ground turkey, you can easily swap it for ground beef if that's what you have on hand or prefer. For serving, get creative: it’s excellent over roasted veggies for an extra health kick, but equally delicious with traditional rice or even cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
This Ground Turkey & Potato Skillet is an ideal choice for a wholesome family dinner any night of the week. Its comforting flavors and hearty nature make it a go-to for a quick, satisfying meal.