Description
A quick and easy one-pan meal featuring lean ground turkey seasoned with taco spices, sautéed vegetables, and a medley of beans and corn. This flavorful skillet meal is perfect for busy weeknights, can be served with rice or cauliflower rice, and topped with cheese and fresh garnishes like sour cream, avocado, and cilantro for a complete, nutritious dinner.
Ingredients
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Protein and Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean recommended)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
Vegetables and Beans
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1 cup canned corn, drained
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with green chilies if desired)
Optional Sides and Toppings
- 1 cup cooked rice or cauliflower rice (optional, for serving or mixing in)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional topping)
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Chopped cilantro (for serving)
- Sliced jalapeños (for serving)
- Avocado (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat oil and sauté veggies: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onion and bell pepper for about 4–5 minutes until they soften and become fragrant.
- Brown the ground turkey: Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spatula until fully browned, about 6–8 minutes.
- Add seasoning and canned ingredients: Sprinkle taco seasoning over the cooked turkey and stir to coat evenly. Next, add diced tomatoes, drained corn, and rinsed black beans. Stir everything together well.
- Simmer and let flavors meld: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5–7 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Optional: Mix in rice: If using cooked rice or cauliflower rice, stir it into the skillet mixture now and heat through for 2–3 minutes to incorporate fully.
- Top with cheese and serve: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture, cover the skillet, and let the cheese melt for about 1 minute. Serve hot with your choice of sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, and avocado as toppings.
Notes
- Use 93% lean ground turkey for a good balance of flavor and lower fat content.
- Homemade taco seasoning can be substituted for the packet to control salt and additives.
- For a low-carb option, use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice or omit rice entirely.
- Beans and corn add fiber and protein, but can be omitted or replaced to suit dietary needs.
- Adjust spice level by choosing mild or spicy diced tomatoes and jalapeño toppings.
