Description
This easy Ground Turkey & Potato Skillet is your go-to weeknight dinner — hearty, wholesome, and ready in just 30 minutes! Lean ground turkey, golden potatoes, and cozy herbs come together in one pan for a flavorful, healthy meal everyone will love. Perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or a simple one-pan comfort food fix.
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey (93/7 for best flavor and juiciness)
4 cups potatoes, diced small (Yukon gold or yellow preferred)
2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup tomato sauce (plain, unsalted)
½ cup water or chicken broth
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon chili powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Brown the turkey:
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and no longer pink. Break it up as it cooks, then transfer to a plate and set aside.Crisp the potatoes:
Add remaining olive oil to the same pan. Add diced potatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender on the inside.Add aromatics:
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.Combine and simmer:
Return turkey to the pan. Add tomato sauce, water (or broth), and all seasonings. Stir well to coat everything evenly.Simmer covered:
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are fork-tender and sauce thickens.Taste and serve:
Adjust seasoning with extra salt or herbs if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives and serve warm straight from the skillet.
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheating: Warm on the stove over medium heat with a splash of broth or water.
Add-ins: Bell peppers, corn, or spinach make great additions.
Spice it up: Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for extra heat.
Make it creamy: Stir in a spoonful of Greek yogurt or shredded cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Dish
- Method: Skillet, One-Pan
- Cuisine: Skillet, One-Pan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Ground Turkey Skillet, Potato Dinner, One-Pan Meal, Weeknight Dinner, Healthy Skillet Recipe, 30-Minute Dinner, Dairy-Free Dinner, Easy Meal Prep