One-Pan Turkey Taco Skillet
Ground turkey, black beans and tomatoes simmer together for a quick taco-style filling.
Sample recipe in development. Cooking times are estimates; kitchen testing is still pending.
A note on this recipe
Break the turkey into small pieces as it cooks so the seasoning reaches the whole pan. The beans and tomatoes turn those browned crumbles into a filling for rice bowls, tortillas or lettuce cups.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- ½ tsp salt
- Rice, tortillas or lettuce for serving
How to make it
Warm oil in a skillet and soften onion and pepper for four minutes.
Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
Add chili powder, cumin and salt; cook until ground turkey reaches 165°F (74°C).
Stir in beans and tomatoes and simmer 7–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
Serve with rice, tortillas or salad greens.
Kitchen notes & substitutions
Cook the turkey fully
Ground turkey should reach 165°F (74°C). Check before serving rather than relying on the color alone.
A useful variation
Add corn or diced zucchini for extra vegetables. Simmer uncovered to thicken the filling.
Storage & making ahead
Refrigerate promptly and use within 3–4 days. Reheat leftovers to 165°F.
For temperature guidance, see FoodSafety.gov.
Questions about this recipe
Can I use ground beef?
Yes. Cook ground beef to 160°F (71°C) and season to taste.
One-Pan Turkey Taco Skillet
Ground turkey, black beans and tomatoes simmer together for a quick taco-style filling.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Warm oil in a skillet and soften onion and pepper for four minutes.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
- Add chili powder, cumin and salt; cook until ground turkey reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Stir in beans and tomatoes and simmer 7–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve with rice, tortillas or salad greens.
Sample recipe, not yet kitchen-tested. Image illustrative.
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