Turkey Taco Skillet
"Turkey Taco Skillet is a simple, one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. This dish features savory ground turkey, sweet corn, hearty pinto beans, and zesty salsa, all beautifully crowned with crunchy tortilla chips and melted cheese."
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- 3/4 cup canned pinto beans
- 3/4 cup corn kernels
- 12 oz jarred salsa
- 32 tortilla chips
- 1 cup shredded reduce fat Mexican cheese blend
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- pickled red onions
- 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
- Lime wedges
- guacamole
- Salt and pepper
- 1 lb 93% ground turkey
- 1 yellow onion
Instructions
- 1
In a spacious skillet set over medium heat, pour in the olive oil and allow it to warm up. Once hot, introduce the chopped onion and jalapeño, sautéing them for about 2 to 3 minutes until they soften.
- 2
Incorporate the ground turkey into the skillet, seasoning it generously with salt and pepper. Cook the turkey, breaking it apart into small pieces, until it turns a nice brown color.
- 3
Stir in the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, pinto beans, corn, and salsa. Combine everything thoroughly and let this mixture simmer for 3 minutes.
- 4
Gently crumble tortilla chips over the turkey mixture, followed by an even sprinkle of cheese on top of the chips.
- 5
Place a lid on the skillet and allow it to cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Alternatively, you can place the skillet under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes for a quicker melt.
- 6
Take the skillet off the heat and garnish the turkey mixture with freshly chopped cilantro, pickled red onions, diced tomatoes, and optional toppings such as avocado, guacamole, or sour cream, if you like. Serve alongside lime wedges.