Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Taco Skillet featuring lean ground turkey, vibrant bell peppers, black beans, corn, and melted cheese, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 ounce can diced green chiles
- 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 15 ounce jar salsa
- 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
- 10 tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat Broiler: Preheat your oven to broil so it's ready for melting the cheese at the end.
- Cook Turkey: Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the ground turkey and crumble it with a spatula.
- Sauté Veggies and Season: Push the turkey to one side of the skillet. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper over the mixture. Sauté the vegetables and continue cooking and crumbling the turkey until fully cooked.
- Add Beans and Salsa: Pour in the drained black beans, frozen corn, diced green chiles, chopped cilantro, and salsa. Stir everything together until combined and heated through.
- Top and Broil: Evenly top the mixture with tortilla chips and shredded colby jack cheese. Place the skillet under the broiler until the cheese melts and is lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with additional chopped cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use lean ground turkey to keep the dish lighter and healthier.
- If you prefer spicier food, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or use a spicy salsa.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground turkey with cooked lentils or plant-based meat alternatives.
- Serve with sour cream or avocado slices for extra creaminess.
- Ensure the skillet you use is oven-safe to avoid any accidents under the broiler.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
