Turkey and Peppers (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 tbsp olive oil
02 - ½ tsp salt (taste and adjust if needed)
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - ½ tsp black pepper
05 - 1 lb ground turkey
06 - 3 bell peppers (any combination of green, yellow, or red), sliced thin
07 - ½ tsp chili powder (for a spicy kick, optional)
08 - 3 garlic cloves, minced finely
09 - 1 tsp cumin powder
10 - 1 tsp smoked paprika

→ Sauce Components

11 - 1 tbsp soy sauce or use coconut aminos, if you prefer
12 - A handful of cilantro or parsley for a fresh touch
13 - Juice from half a lime (totally optional, for a zesty punch)
14 - 1 tbsp tomato paste
15 - ¼ cup chicken broth (low-sodium works best)

# Instructions:

01 - Drop some oil into your skillet and warm it over medium heat. Toss in the chopped onion and stir around until it softens, which should take a few minutes. Add the garlic and cook for a brief 30 seconds or until it smells amazing.
02 - Put the turkey in the pan and keep stirring and breaking it into smaller pieces with your wooden spoon. Cook it until it's all browned and has no pink bits left, which might take 5-6 minutes.
03 - Shake in paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix it all up so the turkey gets coated in the spices. Add the pepper slices to the pan, toss them together, and cook just till the peppers start softening but still have some crunch, about 3-4 minutes.
04 - Pour in the broth, tomato paste, and soy sauce. Stir the mixture and let it bubble gently for 2-3 minutes so all the ingredients get cozy and the flavors blend.
05 - Turn off the heat and squeeze the lime juice in for some extra zing. Scatter the chopped herbs on top and enjoy right away, either on its own or with something like rice, bread, or greens.

# Notes:

01 - Tastes best when eaten right after cooking, though it’s great for meal prep too.
02 - Fiddle with the seasonings to make it as spicy or mild as you like.
03 - Love sauces? Go ahead and pour in a bit more broth or even some tomato sauce.
04 - Leftover ideas: turn it into tacos, stuff a potato, or make a burrito bowl.

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