Hearty Turkey and Pepper Skillet

This delicious and nutritious one-pan meal combines lean ground turkey, vibrant green peppers, and hearty black beans with a savory blend of onions and spices. Perfectly balanced and full of flavor, this skillet dish is a quick and easy weeknight dinner option that will satisfy your cravings and leave everyone wanting more.
ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 green peppers, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
steps
- 1.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2.
Add onions and cook until translucent and fragrant, around 3 minutes.
- 3.
Crumble ground turkey into the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned, around 5-6 minutes.
- 4.
Stir in green peppers, garlic, cumin, paprika, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the peppers are slightly tender.
- 5.
Add black beans to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the beans to warm through.
- 6.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.
- 7.
Serve this delicious turkey and pepper skillet over rice, quinoa, or with warm tortillas.