Spicy Whole30 Turkey and Vegetable Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A vibrant stew featuring ground turkey, bell peppers, and mushrooms, seasoned with cumin and chili powder for a warm, satisfying meal. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 255 minutes, pairs ground turkey, red bell pepper, cremini mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 4 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms
• 1 medium, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces zucchini
• 1/2 medium, finely diced yellow onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 diced yellow onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 5-6 minutes until no longer pink. Stir in 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp chili powder, then cook for 1 minute more.
3. Step 3: Transfer the turkey mixture to the slow cooker, then add 1 diced red bell pepper, 4 oz sliced mushrooms, and 1 chopped zucchini. Stir in 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours until the vegetables are tender.