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Healthy Ground Turkey Taco Skillet dish with colorful vegetables

Ground Turkey Taco Skillet

A quick, one-pan meal that combines ground turkey, peppers, onions, beans, corn, and tomatoes for a savory, family-friendly dinner.
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 Fresh or fully thawed for even cooking.
  • 1 each bell pepper, diced (any color)
  • 1 each onion, diced (yellow or white)
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed Use no-salt-added for lower sodium.
  • 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes (fresh or canned) Canned tomatoes work perfectly.
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Olive oil for cooking Using a splash to sauté the vegetables.
Optional Toppings
  • shredded cheese Optional topping.
  • avocado Optional topping.
  • sour cream Optional topping.
  • cilantro Optional topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Warm a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of olive oil.
  2. Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables soften and the onion becomes translucent.
Cooking
  1. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add the ground turkey. Break it up with a spatula and spread it out to brown.
  2. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is cooked through and no longer pink.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Serving
  1. Serve directly from the skillet, spoon into taco shells, or make bowls with rice or greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4g

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours of cooking. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days. To freeze, cool completely and transfer to freezer-safe containers up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave.

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