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30-Minute Turkey Taco Skillet

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This easy Turkey Taco Skillet is a one-pan, 20-minute dinner made with lean turkey, black beans, and cheese—perfect for busy weeknights and healthy family meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Calories: 586
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey I like lean
  • 1 cup regular or sweet onion diced
  • ½ cup bell peppers I like to use multicolor
  • 3 teaspoon garlic minced/grated
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or your preferred cooking oil
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn sweetcorn or grilled corn
  • 1-2 tablespoons chunky salsa optional
  • grated mexican cheese for serving, you’ll need about 1-2 cups
  • your favorite taco toppings for serving

Method
 

  1. Prep the veggies: Dice your onion and bell peppers. Mince the garlic if you haven’t already.
  2. Sauté the base: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers, cooking until softened, about 5–6 minutes.
    1 cup regular or sweet onion, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ cup bell peppers
  3. Add garlic and turkey: Stir in garlic and ground turkey. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned.
    3 teaspoon garlic, 1 pound ground turkey
  4. Season: Add taco seasoning and stir everything to coat the meat and veggies well.
    2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
  5. Add beans and corn: Toss in the black beans and corn. Stir everything to combine.
    1 can black beans, 1 cup frozen corn
  6. Add salsa or tomato paste (optional): If using, stir in now with a splash of water if needed.
    1-2 tablespoons chunky salsa
  7. Add cheese: Sprinkle cheese evenly over the skillet, then cover with a lid. Let it sit until the cheese is melted and gooey, about 2–3 minutes.
    grated mexican cheese
  8. Serve: Scoop into bowls and top with your favorite taco toppings.
    your favorite taco toppings
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Nutrition

Calories: 586kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 52gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 171mgPotassium: 2138mgFiber: 19gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 749IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 7mg

Notes

  • For a quick fix, use a frozen veggie mix.
  • Cook once, eat 2–3 times – Double the recipe and store half for later in the week. This skillet reheats really well and saves you from cooking again.
  • Prep veggies ahead – Dice the onion and bell peppers 2–3 days in advance and store in an airtight container. Dinner comes together in minutes.
  • Pre-cook your protein – You can fully cook the turkey mixture (without cheese), cool it, and refrigerate. When ready to eat, just reheat and add cheese on top.
  • Portion into containers – Divide into individual meal prep containers for easy grab-and-go lunches. Add rice or quinoa if you want a more filling meal.
  • Turn it into multiple meals – Use leftovers in different ways:
    • Wrap in tortillas for tacos or burritos
    • Add to bowls with rice or greens
    • Make quesadillas the next day

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