Turkey Taco Skillet
Turkey Taco Skillet is a vibrant one-pan dish that combines lean ground turkey, colorful bell peppers, and zesty spices for a quick, delicious meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful feast that everyone will love. Serve it with your favorite toppings like avocado or cheese for an extra touch of indulgence!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, no salt added
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: chop bell peppers and onion, mince garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Push veggies to the side; add ground turkey. Cook until browned (7-10 minutes), breaking it apart.
- Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning; cook for another minute.
- Mix in diced tomatoes and black beans; stir until heated through.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover until melted. Serve hot with avocado slices if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Customize your skillet by adding corn or swapping the turkey for ground chicken or beef. For extra spice, incorporate diced jalapeños or use spicy taco seasoning.