Turkey Taco Skillet: 7 Reasons to Love This Dish
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Turkey Taco Skillet is a quick and flavorful dish made with ground turkey and a variety of vegetables and spices.
- Author: Olivia
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Fat
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 cup black beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, lime wedges
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spatula (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are tender (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes, corn, and black beans to the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Let the mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- If desired, top the skillet with shredded cheese and cover the skillet until the cheese melts.
- Once everything is cooked through and flavors are well combined, remove from heat.
Notes
- Feel free to customize toppings as per your taste.
- This dish can be served with tortillas or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg