North Dakota-Inspired Turkey and Potato Skillet Hash

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

A hearty skillet hash with diced turkey, crispy potatoes, and bell peppers, perfect for a satisfying breakfast or brunch. This american-inspired breakfast ready in about 35 minutes combines cooked turkey breast, diced, medium red bell pepper, diced, medium yellow onion, diced into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz cooked turkey breast, diced
• 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 medium diced russet potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 1 medium diced red bell pepper to the potatoes. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 8 oz diced cooked turkey breast, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the turkey is heated through and all flavors meld.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the hash before serving.