Best Ground Turkey Seasoning

This easy ground turkey seasoning is the best way to add bold flavor to lean ground turkey. Made with simple spices like chili powder, cumin, garlic, and onion, it takes just 2 minutes to mix and stores for months. Use it anytime for juicy, perfectly seasoned turkey.

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Prep Time 2

Total Time 2

Serving servings

Ingredients

The Seasoning:

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon paprika or dried oregano
½ - 1 teaspoon salt, based on your preference
½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional: ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, for a little kick

The Turkey:

1 pound ground turkey, 94% is preferred, but 99% lean works
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 - 4 tablespoon chicken broth, chicken stock, or water

Instructions

Make the Seasoning:

First, combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Stir or whisk to combine.
Rule of thumb: About 1.5 tablespoons of seasoning per 1 pound of ground turkey.

Cooking the Turkey:

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground turkey to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, breaking up the turkey as it cooks.
When the turkey is no longer pink, reduce the heat to low, then add 1 ½ Tablespons of the seasoning and stir to combine. Then mix 2 Tablespoons of the chicken broth or water (this ensures juicy ground turkey). Allow it to simmer for a few minutes until the liquid reduces. If you want it to be juicier, add up to 2 Tablespoons more.

Serving:

Serve taco-style with tortillas, shredded cheese, guacamole, salsa, and any other taco fillings you like. Or serve with white or brown rice and your favorite roasted vegetable. Enjoy!

Notes

Seasoning Rule of Thumb: Use about 1.5 tablespoons of seasoning per 1 pound of ground turkey. I always recommend tasting and adjusting based on your preference once the turkey is cooked through.

Ground Chicken or Beef: You can certainly use this turkey seasoning for ground beef or chicken. Feel free to adjust the quantities to match your taste preferences when seasoning different meats.

Chicken Breast Seasoning: You can use this seasoning to season chicken breasts. Simply coat the chicken breasts with the seasoning mixture before cooking, whether you grill, bake, or pan-sear them for a tasty and versatile chicken dish.

Make Triple: This ground turkey seasoning blend lasts 4 to 6 months when stored in an airtight container. Making double or triple the recipe is excellent for meal prep and will save you time.

Storing Cooked Ground Turkey: Cooked ground turkey can last in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days when stored in an airtight container.

Storing Seasoning: Store homemade seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain its freshness. It will last for up to 4 to 6 months if stored correctly.

Nutritional Information: If for just the seasoning. It will make 4 servings if you add 1 pound of ground turkey for a total of 170 calories per serving.

Nutrition

Course Seasonings

Cuisine American

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