This Turkey Meat Fold-Over with Tomato and Cheese is the kind of quick skillet dinner that tastes like you spent far longer on it than you did. Juicy seasoned turkey, melted cheese and fresh tomato fold into a golden, protein-packed parcel that is ready in minutes. If you love fast turkey dinners, try our Turkey and Cabbage Stew next, or keep it classic with Sweet and Sour Chicken on another night.
Ingredients
- 300 g ground turkey (or other ground meat)
- 2 eggs
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Smoked paprika to taste
- Your favorite spices
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced
- 20 g grated cheese
- Fresh herbs
Instructions
- Mix the ground meat thoroughly with the eggs, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and spices.
- Heat a skillet and spread the mixture into a thin pancake.
- Fry covered for 2-3 minutes, then flip.
- Immediately arrange the tomato slices on one half, sprinkle with cheese and herbs.
- Fold the other half over and rest covered 1 more minute to melt the cheese.
Tips
- Spread the turkey mixture as thin and even as you can so it cooks through quickly without drying out.
- Use a well-heated, lightly oiled nonstick skillet and keep the lid on while frying to keep the fold-over juicy.
- For safe cooking, check that ground turkey reaches the temperature recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition (per 100 g): 197 kcal, protein 15 g, fat 2.4 g, carbs 5 g.
Serve this fold-over hot, straight from the skillet, with a crisp salad or your favorite dipping sauce. For another easy weeknight idea, try our Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce.