Description
This Ground Turkey Taco Skillet is a quick and flavorful 30-minute meal perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with seasoned ground turkey, fresh vegetables, black beans, and corn, all simmered together and topped with melted cheese, it brings the delicious taste of tacos into a convenient one-pan dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables and browning the turkey.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Cook turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned thoroughly, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add vegetables and seasoning: Stir in chopped bell pepper, black beans, corn, taco seasoning, and diced tomatoes. Combine everything evenly in the skillet.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes so flavors meld and veggies soften.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of the skillet mixture and cover the skillet until the cheese melts completely.
- Season: Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños when adding the bell pepper.
- Use low-sodium taco seasoning to reduce the salt content.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
- Serve with warm tortillas, avocado slices, or a dollop of sour cream for a complete taco night.
