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A close-up of a one-pot turkey taco skillet filled with rice, ground turkey, corn, bell peppers, and melted cheese, topped with sour cream and cilantro.

One-Pot Turkey Taco Skillet

This one-pot turkey taco skillet is a quick and easy meal perfect for busy weeknights. It's packed with protein and flavor, with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Standing Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 pkg taco seasoning
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 1 16-oz jar salsa (thick & chunky)
  • 1 11-oz can corn with red & green bell peppers (Mexican corn)
  • 2 cups instant brown rice
Toppings
  • shredded cheese
  • cilantro
  • green onions
  • sour cream
  • tomato
  • lettuce

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and brown ground turkey, breaking meat up into small pieces.
  2. Stir in seasoning mix, water, salsa and corn. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Simmer on medium for 5 minutes.
  3. Cover with a tight-fitting lid, turn off heat, and let stand for 15-20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  4. Dish up into bowls and top with your favorite toppings.

Notes

This recipe is a great base for meal prepping. You can adjust the spice level by using a milder or spicier salsa.

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