Description
A quick, healthy, and satisfying weeknight dinner featuring crispy diced potatoes and seasoned ground turkey cooked in a single skillet. This gluten-free and dairy-free meal is perfect for busy families and requires minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs 93% lean ground turkey
- 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes (diced into 1/2-inch cubes)
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Peel and dice potatoes into uniform 1/2-inch cubes. Place them in a bowl of cold water to prevent browning and remove excess starch.
- Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Wait until the oil shows small ripples, indicating it is hot.
- Drain the potatoes well and pat them dry with a paper towel. Add them to the hot skillet in a single layer if possible.
- Cook the potatoes undisturbed for 3-4 minutes to form a golden crust, then stir and continue cooking for 6-7 minutes until tender and browned. If sticking occurs, lower the heat slightly.
- Push the potatoes to the side of the pan. Add the diced onion to the empty space and cook for 2 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Add the ground turkey to the pan. Break it up with a wooden spoon or spatula as it hits the heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes until no longer pink.
- Sprinkle smoked paprika, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper over the meat and potatoes. Stir everything together thoroughly and cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary to ensure potatoes crisp up rather than steam. Patting the potatoes dry before cooking is crucial for texture. Ground turkey can be bland, so taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet to restore crispiness; avoid the microwave as it makes potatoes soggy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
Keywords: ground turkey, potatoes, one skillet, weeknight dinner, quick meals, healthy dinner, gluten-free, dairy-free, easy recipes, family meals