Turkey Skillet Peppers (Print Version)

Tender turkey breast cooked with colorful bell peppers and aromatic spices in a one-pan meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1.1 lbs turkey breast, cut into thin strips

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Pantry

07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1 tsp dried oregano
10 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
11 - 1 tsp salt
12 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

→ Optional

13 - ¼ tsp chili flakes
14 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges

# How to Cook:

01 - Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
02 - Add turkey strips seasoned with half the salt and black pepper. Cook 4 to 5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
03 - Pour remaining olive oil into skillet, then sauté onions and bell peppers for 5 to 6 minutes until softened.
04 - Incorporate garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, and optional chili flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Return turkey to skillet, toss to combine, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to warm through and blend flavors.
06 - Adjust seasoning with remaining salt and pepper as preferred.
07 - Sprinkle chopped parsley before serving hot, with lemon wedges on the side if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It actually tastes better than it sounds, and you'll finish the skillet without thinking twice.
  • Your kitchen will smell incredible while you're cooking, and cleanup is genuinely effortless.
  • The whole thing fits in one pan, which means more time eating and less time washing dishes.
02 -
  • Don't walk away while the turkey cooks or crowd the pan, because you need that golden crust and it only happens if you give the meat space and attention.
  • The vegetables will keep cooking after you add the turkey back, so pull everything off heat when the peppers are just tender rather than waiting until they're completely soft.
03 -
  • Slice your turkey and vegetables before you start cooking, because once the pan is hot, you're moving fast and there's no time for prep in between steps.
  • Don't skip the smoked paprika, because it's the secret that makes people wonder what restaurant you learned to cook from.

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