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Seasoned Ground Turkey
This Seasoned Ground Turkey is a meal prep staple! It's quick to make, stores beautifully, and is seasoned to perfection. This turkey is packed with flavor, but versatile enough to be enjoyed in a number of different recipes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 136 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 large onion finely diced
For the ground turkey seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
To make the turkey seasoning
- Combine all ingredients for the turkey seasoning mix and stir well.
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To make the seasoned ground turkey
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground turkey and onion to the skillet and cook until the turkey is no longer pink, stirring regularly. Break apart the turkey with the spatula or spoon as it cooks.
- Drain any excess fat or liquid, then return the ground turkey to the skillet and reduce heat to low. Add the seasoning mix and stir in until all of the meat is evenly coated, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from. heat.
Notes
- Substitutions: This recipe can be made using any ground meat of your choice! Try it with ground beef or ground chicken instead.
- How to Store:
- To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store:
- How to Freeze:
- How to Reheat: To reheat leftovers, let them thaw overnight in the fridge if frozen, then warm in a skillet on the stove with a splash of broth to moisten if needed.
- How to Scale: This recipe can be doubled, tripled, or even halved to make just the right amount for you.
- in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
- in the freezer for 3-4 months
- Follow the recipe as instructed, then let it cool completely.
- Divide it out into meal-sized portions, place into freezer-safe containers, then store in the freezer for 3-4 months.
- When you're ready to serve, simply thaw overnight in the fridge, then use as desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
136kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
350mg
(15%)
Potassium
372mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
169IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 136kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 350mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 372mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 169IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.