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Close-up of a turkey taco skillet filled with ground turkey, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and melted cheese, garnished with parsley.

Healthy Turkey Taco Skillet

This turkey taco skillet is a fast, flavorful one pan dinner packed with lean protein and simple ingredients. Ground turkey is cooked with beans, vegetables, and warm spices for a satisfying meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. It is perfect for busy nights and works great for meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add ground turkey and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. The internal temperature should reach 165°F for food safety.
  4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
  5. Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir well and let simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the skillet. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until melted.
  7. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

Serve with warm tortillas or over rice for a more filling meal.