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Turkey Taco Skillet

Turkey Taco Skillet, an easy one-pan weeknight dinner using ground turkey, corn, pinto beans and salsa topped with tortilla chips and cheese.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 503 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 Jalapeño (seeds removed and diced)
  • 1 lb 93% ground turkey
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp cayenne
  • 3/4 cup canned pinto beans (drained)
  • 3/4 cup corn kernels
  • 12 oz jarred salsa (about 1 jar)
  • 32 tortilla chips (about 4 oz)
  • 1 cup shredded reduce fat Mexican cheese blend
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (for topping)
  • pickled red onions (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes (for topping)
  • Lime wedges
  • guacamole (sour cream, avocado, optional for topping)

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. When heated, add the onion and jalapeño and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Add the ground turkey and season with salt and pepper. Cook the turkey until it is browned, crumbling the meat into small pieces as it cooks.
  3. Add the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, pinto beans, corn and salsa. Mix well. Let the mixture cook for 3 minutes.
  4. Lightly crumble the chips over the top of the turkey, then sprinkle the cheese over the top of the chips.
  5. Cover the turkey skillet with a lid and let it cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese melts or place it under the broiler 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Remove the pan from the heat and top the turkey skillet with chopped cilantro, pickled red onions, chopped tomatoes, plus optional toppings like avocado, guacamole or sour cream, if desired and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/2 cups Calories 503kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 43.5g (15%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 23.5g (36%) Saturated Fat 6.5g (33%) Cholesterol 99mg (33%) Sodium 1081mg (45%) Fiber 5.5g (22%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 503

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/2 cups
Calories 503kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 43.5g 15%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 23.5g 36%
Saturated Fat 6.5g 33%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 1081mg 45%
Fiber 5.5g 22%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.