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Easy One-Pan Ground Beef Taco Skillet

Whip up this easy Ground Turkey Taco Skillet! A healthy, one-pan Tex-Mex dinner ready in 30 mins. Perfect for busy weeknights & meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 375
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean recommended
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper any color, diced
  • 1 cup canned corn drained
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with green chilies if desired)
  • 1 cup cooked rice or cauliflower rice optional, for serving or mixing in
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese optional topping
Optional toppings:
  • sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, avocado

Method
 

Heat oil and sauté veggies
  1. Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and bell pepper for 4–5 minutes until soft.
Brown the ground turkey
  1. Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook for 6–8 minutes until browned, breaking it up with a spatula.
Add seasoning and canned ingredients
  1. Sprinkle in taco seasoning and stir to coat the turkey. Add diced tomatoes, corn, and black beans, then mix well.
Simmer and let flavors meld
  1. Reduce heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes, allowing the ingredients to absorb the seasoning and thicken slightly.
Optional: Mix in rice
  1. If using cooked rice or cauliflower rice, stir it in and heat through for 2–3 minutes.
Top with cheese and serve
  1. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and cover for about 1 minute until melted. Serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal

Notes

Ingredient Swap: I've found that ground chicken works beautifully here when I'm out of turkey, keeping that lean profile I love.
Storage Tip: This skillet keeps wonderfully in an

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