Description
This Easy Ground Turkey with Potatoes recipe offers a delicious and hearty one-pan meal featuring lean ground turkey and tender diced potatoes simmered in a savory tomato sauce infused with aromatic herbs. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it brings together wholesome ingredients with simple seasoning to create a comforting dish that can be served on its own or alongside rice and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 3–4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup water
Seasonings and Herbs
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Additional seasonings for turkey: garlic powder, chili powder, and oregano
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Turkey: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground turkey while breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and dried oregano. Once cooked, remove the turkey from the skillet and set it aside.
- Cook the Potatoes: Using the same skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are browned and beginning to soften.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked ground turkey to the skillet with the potatoes. Add the tomato sauce, water, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer: Cover the skillet and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the flavors meld together beautifully.
- Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste the dish, adjust the seasonings as needed, and serve warm. This dish pairs wonderfully on its own or served over rice or alongside steamed vegetables.
Notes
- You can use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes for a different flavor and added nutrients.
- Adjust seasoning based on your taste preferences, adding more herbs or spices as desired.
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of chili powder or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- This recipe keeps well for leftovers and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- To make it gluten-free, simply ensure that the tomato sauce and seasonings contain no gluten additives.
