Ground Turkey and Rice One Pan Skillet

I’m not a fan of making one meal for adults and a separate one for kids. It’s hard enough to get through the day sometimes, no one has time to run their own restaurant out of their kitchen.

I’m always searching for an easy weeknight dinner that the whole family can eat together, which can be tricky if you have a picky toddler.  When it comes to a dinner recipe that will make everyone happy, I’ve found that keeping it simple is the way to go. This ground turkey skillet is exactly that.

Made with lean ground turkey, fluffy rice, and simple spices, this recipe has quickly become a family favorite. It’s simple, made in one pot and has great flavor. You can add different things to suit everyone’s tastes and preferences; keep it simple for the young ones, and spice it up for the rest. It makes great leftovers for meal prep, so less time in that restaurant we call our kitchen.

For more rice recipes, try Bulgogi Beef Fried Rice, Pork Belly Fried Rice and Tuna Fried Rice.

❤️ Why You’ll Love Ground Turkey and Rice:

• Complete meal in one pan.
• Tastes great the next day.
• An easy recipe to follow.
• Simple ingredients.
• Perfect for babies and toddlers doing baby led weaning.

🍲 Ingredients

Ground Turkey

Cooked Jasmine Rice

Soy Sauce or Coconut Aminos

Sesame Oil

👩‍🍳 How to Make Ground Turkey and Rice

1. Cook rice according to package instructions.
2. As rice cooks, heat a large rice skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, salt, black pepper, and onion powder and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces and stirring occasionally.
3. Add to pan, garlic, ginger, coconut aminos, and sesame oil and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes.
4. Add a heaping spoonful of rice into a bowl then top with the turkey mixture. Add any optional toppings you desire and enjoy.

🪄 Tips and Tricks

• Use leftover rice to make this even easier.
• Cook your rice in chicken broth for an even deeper flavor.

🗒 Substitutions

• Use ground chicken, ground pork, or ground beef.
• Use white rice, brown rice, basmati rice, or cauliflower rice.

🗒 Variations

• Add black beans for more protein and fiber.
• Add veggies like peas, mushrooms or bell peppers.
• Add 1/4 cup of tomato sauce or sweet teriyaki sauce for a play with flavor.

🗒 Optional Toppings

• Sesame seeds
• Chili Oil
• Hot Sauce
• Green Onions
• Pickled Onions
• Fried Egg
• Kimchi
• Red Pepper Flakes

👝 How to Store Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

🤔 Common Questions