Turkey Taco Skillet

Turkey Taco Skillet

from skinnytaste.com
30 min

Turkey Taco Skillet, an easy one-pan weeknight dinner using ground turkey, corn, pinto beans and salsa topped with tortilla chips and cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 jalapeno (seeds removed and diced)
  • 1 lb 93% ground turkey
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp 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 reduce 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, avocado, optional for topping)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. When heated, add the onion and jalapeño and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the ground turkey and season with salt and pepper. Cook the turkey until it is browned, crumbling the meat into small pieces as it cooks.

  3. 3

    Add the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, pinto beans, corn and salsa. Mix well. Let the mixture cook for 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Lightly crumble the chips over the top of the turkey, then sprinkle the cheese over the top of the chips.

  5. 5

    Cover the turkey skillet with a lid and let it cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese melts or place it under the broiler 2 to 3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove the pan from the heat and top the turkey skillet with chopped cilantro, pickled red onions, chopped tomatoes, plus optional toppings like avocado, guacamole or sour cream, if desired and serve with lime wedges.