Easy Ground Turkey Risotto Recipe
This Ground Turkey Risotto is a hearty and satisfying meal that's sure to please everyone at the table. Give it a try—you'll love how easy it is to make and how delicious it tastes! It's perfect for family dinners, meal prepping, or whenever you crave something comforting.
Equipment
- 1 Deep skillet
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Sharp Knife
- 1 set of measuring spoons and cups
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 large carrot
- 1/4 cup water for vegetables
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup rice
- 3 tablespoons salsa
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 2 cups tomato passata tomato puree
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/5 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder
Instructions
- Peel and dice the carrot into small pieces.
- Clean the red bell pepper and chop it into small cubes.
- Finely chop the yellow onion separately.
- In a deep skillet or large pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for a few minutes until it becomes translucent.
- Add the diced carrot and red bell pepper to the skillet.
- Pour in the 1/4 cup of water.
- Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the uncooked rice, mixing gently for about a minute.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet and combine everything, cooking for another minute.
- Pour in the tomato passata, 2 1/2 cups of water, and the salsa.
- Add salt, pepper, oregano, and cayenne pepper or chili powder.
- Stir everything together to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 35 minutes.
- Avoid stirring too much to prevent the risotto from becoming mushy.
- Midway through cooking, check for large pieces of turkey and break them up with a spoon.
- Toward the end, stir gently to ensure there's enough liquid and the rice cooks evenly. Test the rice for doneness before finishing.
- Serve the risotto hot with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- It's great alongside a refreshing green salad. Enjoy!