Ground Turkey Taco Skillet
Recipe from Skinnytaste
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and diced
- 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 3/4 cup canned pinto beans, drained
- 3/4 cup corn kernels
- 12 oz jarred salsa (about 1 jar)
- 32 tortilla chips (about 4 oz)
- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, for topping
- Pickled red onions, for topping
- 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes, for topping
- Lime wedges
- Guacamole, sour cream, or avocado, optional for topping
Method
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion and jalapeño and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, crumbling the meat into small pieces as it cooks.
- Add the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, pinto beans, corn, and salsa. Mix well and cook for 3 minutes.
- Lightly crumble the tortilla chips over the top of the turkey, then sprinkle the cheese over the chips.
- Cover and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese melts (or broil for 2 to 3 minutes).
- Remove from heat and top with cilantro, pickled red onions, chopped tomatoes, plus optional toppings like avocado, guacamole, or sour cream. Serve with lime wedges.
To drink
- Pairing
- Château la Louvière 2021 Sauvignon Blanc (Pessac-Léognan), $50
- On a budget
- Terre di Sarizzola 2022 Piccolo Derthona (Vino Bianco d'Italia), $16