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A quick and easy one-pan Tex-Mex skillet meal featuring lean ground turkey, beans, corn, tomatoes, and spices, ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, and versatile serving options.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sauté diced onion and bell pepper until soft, about 4–5 minutes.
  3. Add ground turkey, break it up with a spatula, and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the turkey and stir to coat.
  5. Add diced tomatoes, drained canned corn, and rinsed black beans; stir to combine.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 5–7 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
  7. If using cooked rice or cauliflower rice, stir it in and heat through for 2–3 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the skillet, cover, and let the cheese melt for about 1 minute.

Notes

Use 93% lean ground turkey to keep dish moist and lean; add oil or butter if using extra-lean turkey., Avoid overcrowding the pan when browning turkey to ensure proper browning., Ensure turkey is cooked to 165°F and no longer pink., Drain corn and rinse beans to avoid excess liquid; simmer uncovered longer if mixture is watery., If skillet becomes too dry, loosen with splash of broth or water when reheating or during cooking., Adjust salt cautiously when using store-bought taco seasoning as it can be salty., Deglaze pan with broth or water after browning turkey for deeper flavor., Add diced jalapeño or chipotle peppers for heat; omit seeds to reduce spiciness., To melt cheese evenly, cover skillet for 1–2 minutes after sprinkling cheese., Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge for up to 4 days or freeze in portions for up to 3 months., Reheat thoroughly adding splash of liquid if needed to keep saucy.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: ~375 calories per serving
  • Fat: Approximately 12 grams per serving
  • Carbohydrates: Approximately 30 grams per serving (varies with rice inclusion)
  • Protein: Approximately 30 grams per serving