Easy Ground Turkey Taco Skillet (One-Pan Meal)
This Ground Turkey Taco Skillet is your ultimate one-pan solution for a quick, healthy, and flavorful weeknight dinner. Made in just 30 minutes with lean turkey, colorful veggies, and Tex-Mex spices, it’s endlessly customizable and ideal for meal prep.Serve it in tacos, bowls, or straight from the skillet - whatever works for your vibe. Packed with protein and big flavor, this is a recipe you’ll keep coming back to again and again!
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
Instructions
Heat oil and sauté veggies
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onion and bell pepper for about 4–5 minutes until soft.
Brown the ground turkey
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula—about 6–8 minutes.
Add seasoning and canned ingredients
- Sprinkle in taco seasoning and stir until the turkey is coated. Then add diced tomatoes, corn, and black beans. Mix well.
Simmer and let flavors meld
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes. Let the ingredients absorb the seasoning and thicken slightly.
Optional: Mix in rice
- If using cooked rice or cauliflower rice, stir it in now and heat through for 2–3 minutes.
Top with cheese and serve
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese and cover until melted, about 1 minute. Serve with desired toppings.