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Easy High Protein Turkey Goulash Recipe

A one-pot high-protein turkey goulash with lean ground turkey, protein pasta, tomatoes, and melted cheddar cheese. Ready in 30 minutes — a hearty weeknight dinner the whole family loves.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 lb protein pasta chickpea or lentil pasta recommended
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato puree
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and green pepper. Cook 3 minutes until softened.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook 1 more minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking apart with a spoon, until cooked through — about 6–8 minutes.
  4. Add diced tomatoes, tomato puree, chicken broth, maple syrup, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. Add pasta and stir well. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook on medium for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar until melted and creamy. Serve hot!

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