Buffalo Ground Turkey Skillet

Need a quick healthy meal that takes under 20 minutes to make?  Buffalo Ground Turkey Skillet is here to help.  The easiest dinner you can whip up.  Only uses 5 ingredients and you can eat it in a variety of ways! 

This recipe is proof that eating healthy can be easy and quick! This dish takes about 20 minutes to put together and the flavoring is insanely delicious. Ground turkey is also one of my favorite ingredients to use for quick dinner ideas.

Ground turkey is so versatile it can be put in anything from Baked Ziti, to Meatballs, to Creamy Mac and Cheese! The possibilities are quite endless. I am also a big fan of buffalo sauce which is also a flavor that can be versatile. Some of my favorites are Buffalo Chicken Wings, Buffalo Quinoa Bites, and Buffalo Cauliflower Bites.

Ingredients for this meal

You will need the following ingredients.

• ground turkey - I prefer ground turkey over ground beef because it has less saturated fat.
• buffalo sauce - I like to cut corners here and buy pre-made buffalo sauce. I usually opt for Frank's or Primal Kitchen's.
• celery salt - celery salt is made from crushed celery seeds and salt. It tastes a lot like salt, but has an aroma of celery added to it.
• garlic powder - I love the taste of garlic and this seasoning helps bring the flavor without the excess moisture.
• parsley - adding some parsley on top at the end just adds even more flavor and enhances the look of the final dish.
• shredded celery and shredded carrots - carrots and celery are usually served with buffalo dishes when you go to eat at a restaurant. I thought, why not add them right into the mix.? Just grate the veggies right into a bowl and you're good to go!  (optional ingredient)
• crumbled blue cheese - (optional topping)

Directions

Step-by-step directions to make this healthy weeknight dinner!

Step 1 - heat a large non-stick skillet to medium heat.  Add the ground turkey and cook until browned.  Drain in a colander and return to the skillet.

Step 2 - Add in your diced veggies and stir to combine. 

Step 3 - Add the celery salt, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder stirring until well mixed. 

Step 4 - Pour in the buffalo sauce and bring to a simmer, cover for 10 minutes, letting the flavor soak in. 

Step 5 - Serve in a bowl topped with cheese and parsley or roll up in a wrap with some cheese and parsley mixed in. 

Equipment needed

You will need a large non-stick skillet to cook this meal in. Here are some options.

• Lodge Cast Iron Skillet
• Calphalon Large Non-Stick Skillet

You will also need a grater or peeler for your carrots and celery.

• Veggie Grater or Veggie Peeler

Substitutions and Variations

Ground Turkey - as I stated above I prefer using ground turkey over ground beef, but if you are a beef lover then feel free to use beef. You could also try ground chicken here, as well.

Celery Salt - if you don't have this on hand or don't want the added salt, you can also use celery seed in place or just omit it completely from the recipe.

Parsley - in place of parsley you could also use either of these seasonings - chives, basil, oregano, or even some cilantro.

Crumbled Bleu Cheese - I absolutely LOVE bleu cheese, but it has a strong flavor to it. If you are not a fan, like my husband is, you can either use shredded cheddar or even shredded mozzarella.

Variations For Eating - I opt to eat this dish in a bowl so I can savor every bite, but you can also use wraps and roll it up inside with some melted cheese blended right in or even on a crispy Italian roll or some lettuce wraps.

How can the kid help

This is one of my favorite things to do with my kids. Cooking together with your children teaches them lifelong lessons and it's a great bonding activity that teaches them new things. Here are a few ideas on how to include the kiddos.

• Have your child add in all the ingredients when mixing the seasonings.
• Help them pour in the buffalo sauce, as well.
• They can sprinkle the cheese and parsley on top as the end.
• They can also peel your veggies using a kid-friendly veggie peeler. I bought my children this whole line of safe children's cooking utensils from The Curious Chef and they use it every time we cook together.

Tips and FAQ's

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