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Garlic Butter Ground Turkey with Cauliflower Skillet

A savory, low-carb one-pan meal featuring browned ground turkey and tender cauliflower tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Keto
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb ground turkey 93% lean recommended
  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth optional, for steaming
Seasoning & Garnish
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.25 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Wash cauliflower and cut into bite-sized florets. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and onion.
  3. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat, until turkey is browned and onions are soft. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Remove turkey mixture from the pan and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add cauliflower florets.
  6. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until tender and edges are golden brown. (Optional: add broth and cover to steam if you like it softer).
  7. Push cauliflower to the side, add remaining butter and garlic to the center. Sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  8. Return the cooked turkey to the pan. Toss everything together to coat in garlic butter.
  9. Remove from heat. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. Not recommended for freezing.