Easy One-Pan Ground Turkey & Potatoes Meal
This Ground Turkey & Potatoes recipe is a hearty, nutritious, and flavorful dish that combines lean ground turkey with tender potatoes and simple seasonings. It is perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or a comforting family meal.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) ground turkey
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra if needed)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Optional herbs: fresh parsley or thyme
Instructions
- Wash, peel (optional), and cube the potatoes into 1-inch pieces.
- Chop the onion finely and mince the garlic.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the potatoes in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender and golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Sauté the onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Add ground turkey and cook over medium heat for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart, until fully browned. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Return the potatoes to the skillet, gently mixing with the turkey. Cook together for 3–5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in optional fresh herbs. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Serve hot, alone or with a side of vegetables or salad.
Notes
Parboiling potatoes before skillet cooking can save time.
Customize with vegetables or additional seasonings to your taste.
Ensure even cooking by cutting potatoes uniformly.