How to Correctly Brown Ground Turkey in Skillet
For those looking to cut the fat or calorie levels in some of their meals, ground turkey makes for a suitable alternative. Ground turkey can be molded into patties to make turkey burgers or incorporated in other dishes that call for ground beef, such as tacos, Bolognese sauce or stroganoff. Undercooked turkey can be just as problematic as undercooking other ground meats, so you must get ground turkey fully browned before using it. A hot skillet and frequent stirring can help you accomplish this.
Things You'll Need
- Wooden spoon
Instructions
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Preheat the skillet on the stove over medium-high heat,
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Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Break up the ground meat in the pan using a wooden spoon. Stir the meat frequently.
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Remove the skillet from the heat once the turkey is fully browned with no pink showing.
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Use a colander or mesh strainer to drain away excess grease. Press on the meat slightly with the spoon to ensure all grease is drained.
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Use the ground turkey as per your recipe directions.
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