Brussels Sprouts Ground Turkey Skillet (Printable View)

A wholesome one-pan meal featuring crisp Brussels sprouts and savory ground turkey, infused with garlic, paprika, and bright lemon. Easy and satisfying.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 pound ground turkey, preferably lean

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

02 - 1 pound Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and halved
03 - 1 small yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Oils & Liquids

05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
06 - 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
07 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Seasonings

08 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
10 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
11 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

→ Garnishes

12 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
13 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# How To Make It:

01 - Rinse Brussels sprouts, trim off tough ends, and halve. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and let it shimmer.
03 - Add ground turkey. Break apart with a spatula and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes.
04 - Transfer turkey to a plate and set aside. Wipe out excess liquid from skillet, leaving browned bits.
05 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to skillet and reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
06 - Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
07 - Place halved Brussels sprouts cut-side down. Season with remaining salt and pepper. Cook undisturbed for 4 minutes until golden brown.
08 - Stir Brussels sprouts with onions and garlic. Add broth or water, cover, and steam 4-5 minutes until sprouts are fork-tender.
09 - Remove lid and return turkey to skillet. Stir to combine and cook 2 minutes until heated through and liquid is mostly evaporated.
10 - Turn off heat. Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning to taste. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything happens in one pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • The combination of tender turkey and crispy sprouts hits every texture craving
02 -
  • Getting a good sear on the cut side of the sprouts is the difference between okay and amazing
  • Letting the liquid mostly evaporate at the end concentrates the flavors instead of making things soupy
03 -
  • Pat the sprouts dry before cutting them to help them sear rather than steam
  • Let your skillet get properly hot before adding ingredients so you get that golden crust
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