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Weeknight Turkey Potato Skillet

Easy Weeknight Turkey Potato Skillet for Cozy, Comforting Dinners

This Weeknight Turkey Potato Skillet is a quick, comforting meal that’s packed with flavor. Perfect for busy evenings!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Main Skillet
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey Choose 93% lean for less fat
  • 2 medium Russet potatoes Diced into bite-sized cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium yellow onion Diced finely
  • 3 cloves garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Smoked or sweet
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 bell pepper bell peppers Chopped for color and sweetness
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley Chopped for garnish
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese For topping

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Peel (optional) and dice russet potatoes into uniform cubes. Rinse under cold water and pat dry.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes, toss occasionally until golden brown and tender, approximately 10–12 minutes.
  3. Push potatoes to one side of the skillet. Add onion and garlic to the cleared space, sautéing for 2–3 minutes until softened.
  4. Add ground turkey, breaking it up. Season with paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook until no longer pink, around 5–7 minutes.
  5. Stir together potatoes, aromatics, and turkey. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 2–3 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Garnish with parsley or sprinkle with cheddar cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Add bell peppers or cheese near the end to maintain their textures. For best results, dry potatoes thoroughly before cooking.

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