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Budget-Friendly High Protein Turkey Skillet

Budget-Friendly High Protein Turkey Skillet

This Budget-Friendly High Protein Turkey Skillet is the third installment in a macro-friendly meal prep series designed for both taste and affordability. Combining roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed bell peppers, and lean ground turkey seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, this skillet is hearty, healthy, and satisfying. Each of the seven servings delivers 495 calories and 41g of protein—perfect for those tracking macros without compromising on flavor. Top with fresh cilantro and Greek yogurt for a refreshing finish and enjoy a full week of easy-prep, nourishing meals.

Author: Hunt4Shredz

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 7 meal prep containers

Calories: 409 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 4  - sweet potatoes
  • 2 pound - bell peppers
  • 3 pound - lean ground turkey
  • ⅛  - Salt
  • ⅛  - Pepper
  • ⅛  - Garlic powder
  • ⅛  - Onion powder
  • ⅛  - Paprika
  • ⅛  - Fresh cilantro
  • ⅛  - Greek yogurt

Instructions

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until fork tender.
  3. In a large skillet, sauté diced bell peppers until slightly softened.
  4. Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned and fully cooked.
  5. Season the turkey and bell pepper mixture with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  6. Once everything is cooked, combine roasted sweet potatoes with the turkey skillet mixture.
  7. Portion into 7 meal prep containers.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a dollop of Greek yogurt if desired.

Nutrition

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