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Ground Turkey Seasoning Recipe

This easy ground turkey seasoning recipe adds delicious flavor and keeps ground turkey moist.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 164 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

For the seasoning:
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sweet smoked paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon dried (rubbed) sage
  • ⅜ teaspoon salt
  • ⅜ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅜ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
For the ground turkey:
  • 1 tablespoon mild olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey (I used 85 percent lean)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

For the seasoning:
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  1. Mix all seasoning ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.
For the ground turkey:
  1. Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan on high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the turkey and cook until no longer pink and starting to brown on the edges (4 to 6 minutes)*. Break up the meat with a spatula during the process.
  3. Turn the heat down to medium, then stir in the seasoning, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and water. Cook until fully combined (about 1 minute).

Notes

  • *To make sure the meat is fully cooked, check it with an instant read thermometer. The safe minimum internal temperature of turkey is 165 degrees F.
  • Storage instructions:
  • Store the seasoned ground turkey in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.