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Ground turkey with potatoes

Savory Ground Turkey with Potatoes for a Cozy Dinner

A heartwarming ground turkey with potatoes recipe that's healthy, low-fat, and perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Main Dish
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey Use ground turkey breast for a lighter meal.
  • 2 cups Potatoes Use waxy potatoes to maintain their shape.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, use fresh for maximum flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
For the Flavor Enhancers
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth Can substitute with vegetable broth.
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Dried.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Adjust amount for desired warmth.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Black Pepper To taste.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel and cube the potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Finely chop one onion and mince three cloves of garlic.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the cubed potatoes and sauté for 8-10 minutes.
  3. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  4. Add 1 pound of ground turkey, break apart, and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  5. Return the sautéed potatoes to the skillet. Add 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1 teaspoon of paprika, salt, and black pepper to taste.
  6. Pour in ½ cup of chicken broth, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in fresh parsley before serving. Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This dish keeps well in the fridge for up to three days and can be frozen for longer storage. Personalize with seasonal veggies or different spices as desired.

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