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Buffalo ground turkey in a Lodge skillet on a wooden table with a wooden spoon inserted in the side.
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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! 
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Low Fat
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 249kcal
Author Jillian Schneider

Equipment

  • large non-stick pan
  • colander

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • ½ cup mild buffalo sauce
  • ¼ cup shredded celery optional
  • ¼ cup shredded carrots optional
  • 1 tsp celery salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • ½ cup crumbled bleu cheese can also use shredded cheddar or shredded mozzarella (optional)
  • 1 tbsp parsley for topping

Instructions

  • 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. 

Notes

How can the kids help?
    • 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.
How to store this recipe.
You can store any leftover ground turkey in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or place it in a freezer bag and freeze it for up to 3 months.
Do I need to add oil to the pan before cooking the ground turkey?
You do not need to add oil when using a non-stick skillet. If you aren't using a non-stick pan then you may want to add a tiny bit of oil to the pan.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cup | Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.9g | Protein: 25.3g | Fat: 14.6g | Saturated Fat: 3.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 82.3mg | Sodium: 778.3mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 0.6g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 9mg