Ground Turkey With Potatoes Recipe
This Ground Turkey With Potatoes recipe is one of my go-to easy weeknight dinners. It is filling, cozy, and my three teens will actually eat it without rolling their eyes. You just need simple stuff like ground turkey, potatoes, and a few spices. Perfect for busy nights when you do not wanna stress.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 medium potatoes , diced small
- 1 medium onion , chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded cheese optional, for topping
- Fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
Step 1: Prep your potatoes
- Wash and dice your potatoes into small cubes so they cook faster. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet. Add the diced potatoes with a little salt and pepper. Cook them until they are golden on the outside and soft in the middle.
Step 2: Cook the turkey
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium. Add ground turkey and cook until browned. Break it apart with a spoon.
Step 3: Add onion and garlic
- Stir in chopped onion and garlic. Cook until onion is soft and smells amazing.
Step 4: Season it up
- Sprinkle in paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix everything well.
Step 5: Cook potatoes
- Add potatoes into the skillet with turkey. Pour in a splash of water and cover the skillet. Let it cook until potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes. Stir a few times so nothing sticks.
Step 6: Finish and serve
- Top with shredded cheese if you want, and sprinkle parsley before serving.
Notes
Tips
- Dice potatoes small so they cook faster.
- If it feels too dry, add a splash of chicken broth instead of water for more flavor.
- Use non-stick skillet so potatoes do not burn.
Variations
- Add veggies like peas, corn, or carrots for more color and flavor.
- Swap potatoes with sweet potatoes for a sweet and savory twist.
- Make it spicy by adding chili flakes or taco seasoning.