This ground turkey shakshuka is a hearty, protein-packed twist on classic shakshuka. It has a rich tomato and pepper sauce seasoned with warm paprika, cumin, garlic, and a little chili powder, then finished with softly cooked eggs and fresh herbs. Serve it with toasted sourdough for dipping into the saucy tomatoes and runny yolks!
Ground turkey shakshuka is a simple, hearty, and flavorful one-pan meal made with a rich tomato sauce, tender vegetables, warm spices, eggs, and extra protein from ground turkey. It is cozy, nourishing, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even a quick dinner.
Traditional shakshuka is usually made with eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce, but this version adds ground turkey to make it even more filling. The turkey blends right into the sauce and gives the dish a savory, hearty flavor without making it feel too heavy. It is one of those meals that tastes like it took a lot of effort, but it is actually very simple to make!
The sauce is made with onion, red bell pepper, garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, and whole peeled tomatoes. As everything simmers together, the tomatoes break down into a rich, saucy base with sweet vegetables, warm spices, and so much flavor. Then the eggs are cracked right into the sauce and cooked until the whites are set and the yolks are done to your liking.
Serve this ground turkey shakshuka with toasted sourdough, crusty baguette, or your favorite bread for dipping. The bread soaks up the tomato sauce, runny yolks, and all those cozy spices, making every bite so satisfying!!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple one-pan meal
- Made with vegetables, tomatoes, eggs, and turkey
- Extra protein from the ground turkey
- Cozy, hearty, and flavorful
- Great for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner
- Perfect with sourdough or baguette
What Does Ground Turkey Shakshuka Taste Like?
This ground turkey shakshuka tastes warm, savory, slightly smoky, and tomato-rich. The onion and red bell pepper add a natural sweetness, while the garlic, paprika, cumin, and chili powder give the sauce depth and cozy flavor.
The whole peeled tomatoes simmer down into a thick, rustic sauce that is rich and slightly tangy. The ground turkey adds a hearty, savory bite and makes the dish feel more filling. The eggs cook gently in the sauce, adding creaminess and protein, especially if you leave the yolks a little soft.
Finished with fresh cilantro and parsley, the dish tastes bright, fresh, and balanced. It is hearty without being too heavy and simple without being boring.
Ground Turkey Shakshuka
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 pound ground turkey
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 4 garlic cloves chopped
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 28- ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
- 6 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro and parsley chopped
- Sourdough or baguette for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Push the turkey to one side. Add onion and bell pepper to the other side and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add whole peeled tomatoes and gently crush them with a spoon. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Make small wells in the sauce and crack in the eggs.
- Cook until the eggs are done to your liking. Leave uncovered, partially cover, or fully cover to cook the eggs faster.
- Garnish with cilantro and parsley. Serve warm with sourdough or baguette.
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