Effortless Ground Turkey Potatoes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Ground Turkey Mix

01 - 1 tsp salt
02 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
03 - 1 lb ground turkey, lean (93/7 blend)
04 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp oregano, dried
06 - 1/2 tsp chili powder

→ Chopped Potatoes

07 - 4 cups small potato dice (about 1.5 lbs)
08 - 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil

→ Sauce Blend

09 - 1/2 tsp parsley, dried
10 - 1 tsp oregano, dried
11 - 2 tsp garlic, minced (around 2 cloves)
12 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
13 - 8 ounces (1 cup) of canned tomato sauce
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
15 - 1/2 cup water
16 - 1 tsp basil, dried
17 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

# Instructions:

01 - Warm up olive oil in your large skillet over medium heat. Toss in the diced potatoes, arranging them flat so they cook evenly. Let them sit untouched for a couple minutes so they can brown underneath. Stir now and then, letting them caramelize. Cook for 5-10 minutes until they're lightly crispy outside but still a little firm inside.
02 - Get your pan heated on medium-high. Crumble in the turkey and use a spoon or spatula to break it up. Cook about 5-6 minutes, stirring as it starts to brown. Mix in the chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and oregano. Stir until the turkey is browned and fully done—no pink bits left. Move it to a plate and keep it nearby.
03 - Turn the skillet heat down a bit to medium. Put the turkey back into the pan alongside the potatoes. Pour in the water and tomato sauce. Add garlic, onion powder, basil, oregano, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir things together well, scraping up anything sticking to the pan for better flavor.
04 - Pop a lid on and let the mix simmer gently for about 5 minutes. Check the potatoes—they should be tender when poked with a fork. Stir once halfway through to avoid it sticking. The sauce will thicken up slightly by the end.
05 - Taste your dish and tweak the seasoning if needed. Scoop it onto rice, cauliflower rice, or alongside roasted veggies. If you've got fresh herbs handy, sprinkle those on top before serving warm.

# Notes:

01 - Swap out turkey for ground beef if that's more your style or what you've got on hand.
02 - Toss some chopped onion in while cooking the turkey or add bell peppers to the potatoes for extra flavor.
03 - This is a great make-ahead meal—it reheats like a dream! Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
04 - Want more kick? Stir in some chili flakes or a little chopped jalapeño into the sauce.

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