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Ground Turkey Taco Skillet: An Easy One-Pan Dinner

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp 5 mL olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño seeds removed and diced
  • 1 lb 454 g 93% lean ground turkey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbsp 15 mL chili powder
  • 1 tsp 5 mL smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp 5 mL ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp 1.25 mL cayenne
  • ¾ cup about 177 mL by volume canned pinto beans, drained
  • ¾ cup about 177 mL by volume corn kernels
  • 12 oz 340 g jarred salsa
  • 32 tortilla chips about 4 oz (113 g)
  • 1 cup about 237 mL by volume shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
  • 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
  • Pickled red onions for topping
  • ¼ cup chopped tomatoes
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • Guacamole sour cream, or avocado, optional for topping

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet with a fitting lid over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and diced, seeded jalapeño; sauté 2–3 minutes.
  2. Add the ground turkey, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook while breaking it into small crumbles until browned. Check several representative crumbles with a food thermometer; cook to 165°F (74°C).
  3. Stir in the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, drained pinto beans, corn, and salsa. Mix well and cook 3 minutes.
  4. Lightly crumble the tortilla chips over the filling and add the cheese. Cover and cook 1–2 minutes, until melted. Remove from heat; top with cilantro, pickled red onions, and chopped tomatoes. Serve with lime wedges and optional guacamole, sour cream, or avocado.