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Top-down view of a Ground Turkey Skillet with golden mushrooms and dark green spinach in a cast iron skillet.

Ground Turkey Skillet with Sautéed Mushrooms and Spinach

This Ground Turkey Skillet features perfectly browned turkey crumbles, golden-edged cremini mushrooms, and tender wilted spinach. A 20-minute, one-pan meal that is high in protein, low in carbs, and incredibly flavorful.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey 93% lean recommended (454g)
  • 8 oz Cremini Mushrooms Sliced (225g)
  • 5 oz Fresh Baby Spinach Washed (142g)
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil 15ml
  • 1 tsp Cracked Black Pepper 5g
  • to taste Salt

Equipment

  • 1 12-inch Cast-Iron Skillet Essential for browning
  • 1 Wooden spoon

Method
 

Prepare the Turkey
  1. Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and break into large pieces. Let cook undisturbed for 4 minutes to develop a brown crust. Continue breaking into crumbles until fully cooked.
  2. Push turkey to the sides and add sliced mushrooms to the center. Sauté for 5 minutes until they develop golden edges and have released their moisture.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cracked black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add fresh spinach in handfuls, stirring until just wilted and dark green. Season with salt to taste and serve immediately while glistening.

Notes

Use a 12-inch skillet to avoid steaming the mushrooms.
Freshly cracked pepper provides better visual appeal and flavor.