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Seasoned Ground Turkey

Simple seasoned ground turkey flavored with garlic, paprika, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 poundsground turkey
  • 1 large onion finely diced
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1 teaspoonpaprika
  • 1 teaspoonthyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoonoregano
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoononion powder

Instructions

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon onion powder; stir well to make the seasoning mix.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add 2 pounds ground turkey and 1 large onion (finely diced) to the skillet. Cook, stirring regularly and breaking the turkey apart with a spatula or spoon, until the turkey is no longer pink.
  • Drain any excess fat or liquid from the skillet, then return the turkey and onion to the skillet and reduce the heat to low.
  • Add the seasoning mix to the turkey and stir until all of the meat is evenly coated, about 1–2 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat.

Equipment

  • Small Bowl
  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula or spoon

Notes

How to Store:
To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store:
in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
in the freezer for 3-4 months
How to Freeze:
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.
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.