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High protein one pan ground turkey taco skillet with colorful veggies

High Protein One Pan Ground Turkey Taco Skillet

A flavorful and nutritious one pan meal featuring lean ground turkey, colorful veggies, and classic taco seasonings, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey Use a lean variety for a healthier meal
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For cooking the turkey
  • 1 cup black beans Drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn Frozen or canned
  • 1 cup salsa Choose mild, medium, or hot
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning Adjust amount to taste
  • 1/2 cup water or beef broth For simmering
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese For topping
Vegetables
  • 1 bell pepper diced Any color of your choice
  • 1/2 onion diced Yellow or white onion works best
Garnish
  • to taste fresh cilantro For garnish
  • to taste lime wedges For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook and stir, breaking the meat into small crumbles, until it is browned and fully cooked.
  3. Add the diced bell pepper and onion to the pan. Sauté for about 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the black beans, corn, salsa, taco seasoning, and water or beef broth.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 5 to 7 minutes to blend the flavors and thicken the liquid.
  3. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the mixture and cover with a lid for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Serving
  1. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in microwave or stovetop.
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