Description
Looking for the best easy dinner ideas that are quick simple and healthy? This High-Protein Ground Turkey Taco Skillet is a one pan meal packed with lean protein vegetables and bold seasoning. It is perfect for busy weeknights meal prep family dinners game day gatherings or casual hosting. With simple ingredients and minimal cleanup this skillet delivers big flavor while supporting balanced eating and it is easy to customize for different preferences or events.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans drained
- 1 cup diced tomatoes or salsa
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground turkey and cook for 6 to 8 minutes breaking it apart until browned.
- Stir in diced onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
- Add bell peppers and cook for 3 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning and salt then mix well.
- Add cooked rice black beans and diced tomatoes and stir to combine.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until heated through.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked rice for best texture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Add jalapeños for extra heat if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg