Description
This flavorful Taco Skillet recipe combines lean ground turkey with vibrant bell peppers, black beans, corn, and a blend of spices, topped with melted colby jack cheese and crunchy tortilla chips. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner, this dish is cooked on the stovetop and finished under the broiler for a deliciously browned cheese topping.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 ounce can diced green chiles
- 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 15 ounce jar salsa
- 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
- 10 tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to broil to prepare for melting and browning the cheese topping later.
- Heat Skillet: Place a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.
- Cook Turkey: Add the lean ground turkey to the skillet and crumble it as it cooks.
- Sauté Vegetables: Push the cooked turkey to one side of the skillet. Add the diced red bell pepper and yellow onion to the other side. Sprinkle with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Sauté the vegetables while continuing to cook and crumble the turkey until it is fully cooked through.
- Add Mix-ins: Stir in the drained black beans, frozen corn, diced green chiles, chopped cilantro, and jarred salsa. Combine everything well and heat through.
- Top and Broil: Evenly distribute the tortilla chips over the skillet mixture and sprinkle the shredded colby jack cheese on top. Place the skillet under the preheated broiler.
- Broil Cheese: Broil until the cheese is melted and lightly browned—this should take a few minutes. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with additional chopped cilantro if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add some diced jalapeños when sautéing the vegetables.
- You can substitute ground beef or chicken for the turkey according to preference.
- Using low-sodium salsa and beans can help reduce the sodium content.
- Serve with a side of guacamole or sour cream for extra creaminess.
- If you don’t have a broiler-safe skillet, transfer the mixture to a baking dish before broiling.
- For a gluten-free meal, ensure the tortilla chips are labeled gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
