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Ground turkey taco skillet with colorful veggies in a cast iron pan

Ground Turkey Taco Skillet

Quick, one-pan ground turkey taco skillet with black beans, corn, and tomatoes; perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground turkey Lean variety
  • 1 piece bell pepper, diced Any color
  • 1 piece onion, diced Yellow or white
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed Use low-sodium if watching salt
  • 1 cup corn Fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes Fresh or canned
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning Adjust to taste
  • to taste salt and pepper For seasoning
  • as needed splash olive oil For cooking
Optional Toppings
  • shredded cheese For serving
  • avocado For serving
  • sour cream For serving
  • cilantro For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of olive oil. Warm the oil until it shimmers.
  2. Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, until the vegetables soften and the onion turns translucent.
  3. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the ground turkey. Break it up with a spatula and spread it out to brown. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and no longer pink.
  4. Stir the vegetables and turkey together. Add the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Sprinkle in the taco seasoning, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through and the flavors meld.
  6. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve directly from the skillet, spoon into taco shells, or make bowls with rice or greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5g

Notes

For variations, you can add a pinch of crushed red pepper for spice, swap turkey for ground chicken, or stir in shredded cheddar at the end for a cheesy skillet.

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