High protein Recipe Ground Turkey Taco Skillet

High Protein Recipes

High protein Recipe Ground Turkey Taco Skillet

Description

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

Yield: 4servings | Serving Size: 11/2 cups

Ingredients

1teaspoonolive oil

1yellow onion, finely chopped

1jalapeno, seeds removed and diced

1lb93% ground turkey

Salt and pepper

1tbspchili powder

1tspsmoked paprika

1tspground cumin

¼tspcayenne

3/4cupcanned pinto beans, drained

3/4cupcorn kernels

12ozjarred salsa, about 1 jar

32 tortilla chips, about 4 oz

1cupshredded reduce fat Mexican cheese blend

2tablespoonschopped cilantro, for topping

pickled red onions, for topping

1/4cupchopped tomatoes, for topping

Lime wedges

guacamole, sour cream, avocado, optional for topping

Instructions

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

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