Description
This easy ground turkey with potatoes recipe is a flavorful and hearty one-pan meal that combines tender ground turkey with perfectly browned potatoes and a savory tomato sauce infused with herbs. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a comforting dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, offering a balanced combination of protein, carbs, and herbs for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 3–4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Herbs and Spices
- 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
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Turkey: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground turkey until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and oregano. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Potatoes: In the same skillet, heat olive oil. Add diced potatoes and cook for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and starting to soften.
- Combine & Season: Return turkey to the skillet. Add tomato sauce, water, minced garlic, oregano, basil, parsley, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Simmer: Cover the skillet and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Adjust & Serve: Taste the dish and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve warm on its own or over rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean ground beef if preferred.
- To make it spicier, add a pinch of chili flakes or cayenne pepper when seasoning the turkey.
- Using Yukon gold potatoes will give a creamier texture, but russet potatoes work well too.
- For a lower-carb option, swap potatoes with diced cauliflower.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
