Kitchen notes · a little help before you start

Ground Turkey and Rice Skillet

Name: Ground Turkey and Rice Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (Source: 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil); 1 lb lean ground turkey (Source: 1 lb. lean ground turkey); 1 each small sweet onion (diced) (Source: 1 small sweet onion (diced)); 2 cloves garlic (minced) (Source: 2 cloves garlic (minced)); 15 oz can diced tomatoes (undrained) (Source: 15 oz. can diced tomatoes (undrained)); 6 oz fresh green beans (cut into 2-inch pieces (about 1½ cups)) (Source: 6 oz. fresh green beans (cut into 2-inch pieces (about 1½ cups))); 1½ cups uncooked short or long grain white rice (Source: 1½ cups uncooked short or long grain white rice); 2½ cups low sodium chicken broth (Source: 2½ cups low sodium chicken broth); 1 tsp coarse salt (Source: 1 tsp coarse salt); ¼ tsp black pepper (Source: ¼ tsp black pepper); ¼ tsp garlic powder (Source: ¼ tsp garlic powder); ½ tsp dried Italian herbs (Source: ½ tsp dried Italian herbs); 1/8 tsp cracked red pepper flakes (Source: 1/8 tsp cracked red pepper flakes); 2 tsp grainy mustard (Source: 2 tsp grainy mustard); 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (Source: 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce)

Ground Turkey and Rice Skillet is made with lean ground turkey, uncooked short or long grain white rice, and green beans.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 35 min
Original yield: Serves 5
Ingredients: 15 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseAmericanTurkeyPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 31–60 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Turkey
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Check when to cover

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

2. Keep the simmering stage

Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.

3. Prepare for the next step

Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.

Get to know the ingredients

extra virgin olive oil

In the method: In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high.

lean ground turkey

In the method: Add the turkey and onion; sauté breaking up the turkey into crumbles and cook until onions become soft and no pink remains with the turkey (about 3 minutes), stirring occasionally.

small sweet onion (diced)

In the method: Add the turkey and onion; sauté breaking up the turkey into crumbles and cook until onions become soft and no pink remains with the turkey (about 3 minutes), stirring occasionally.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Serve immediately and enjoy!

A little more help as you go

Return for the stirring

Stir occasionally as directed while the mixture cooks.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the skillet. Start with this step: In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Bring to boil, cover with lid, then reduce heat to medium-low, simmer for 20-22 minutes until rice is cooked and tender.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Stir occasionally as directed while the mixture cooks.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: bellyfull.net. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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