Description
A quick, healthy, and flavorful solo dinner featuring lean ground turkey and sautéed potatoes, ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (225g) lean ground turkey
- 1 medium potato (about 200g), Yukon Gold or red potato preferred
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) extra virgin olive oil
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Peel and dice the potato into small, evenly sized cubes (about ½ inch). Chop the onion finely and mince the garlic.
- Cook the potatoes: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and sauté, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender when pierced with a fork, about 8-10 minutes. If they start sticking, add a splash of water and cover with a lid for a minute or two.
- Remove potatoes and cook aromatics: Transfer the cooked potatoes to a plate. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Brown the ground turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet with onions and garlic. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and thyme as it cooks.
- Combine and finish cooking: Return the cooked potatoes to the skillet with the turkey. Stir everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld and the potatoes crisp up a bit more. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley if using. Serve hot.
Notes
If you don’t have smoked paprika, substitute with regular paprika or a pinch of chili powder. Fresh garlic is preferred for best flavor. Let the dish rest for a minute before serving to redistribute juices. For extra crispness, spread the mixture evenly in the skillet and cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes before stirring.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
Keywords: ground turkey, potatoes, healthy dinner, easy recipe, solo meal, quick dinner, skillet recipe