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Ground Turkey Skillet: Easy Recipes & Healthy Ideas

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Quick and easy ground turkey skillet with black beans, corn, and taco seasoning. A versatile and flavorful dish perfect for tacos, nachos, salads, or a simple weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Chop the yellow onion, mince the garlic, and chop both the red and green bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Brown the Ground Turkey: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it’s browned and no longer pink (5-7 minutes). Drain any excess fat.
  3. Sauté the Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent (3-5 minutes).
  4. Add the Bell Peppers: Add the chopped red and green bell peppers to the skillet. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are slightly softened (3-5 minutes).
  5. Incorporate the Beans, Corn, and Tomatoes: Add the rinsed and drained black beans, drained corn, and undrained diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir everything together to combine.
  6. Season with Taco Seasoning: Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the mixture in the skillet. Stir well to ensure that the seasoning is evenly distributed.
  7. Add Water and Simmer: Pour the water into the skillet and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the flavors have melded together and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  8. Stir in Fresh Cilantro: Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.
  9. Serve: Serve as a main course, in tacos or burritos, over tortilla chips, in salads, stuffed in bell peppers, or in a casserole. Top with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Use Different Ground Meat: Substitute ground turkey with ground beef, ground chicken, or ground sausage.
  • Add More Vegetables: Add zucchini, mushrooms, or spinach.
  • Spice it Up: Add cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeño.
  • Make it Vegetarian: Omit the ground turkey and add more beans or vegetables.
  • Add Rice or Quinoa: Stir in cooked rice or quinoa.
  • Use Different Beans: Substitute black beans with pinto beans, kidney beans, or white beans.
  • Make it Creamy: Stir in a dollop of cream cheese or sour cream at the end of cooking.
  • Meal Prep Friendly: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Freezer Friendly: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
  • Adjust the Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

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