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Quick Ground Turkey Taco Skillet with Rice

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A quick and easy 30-minute skillet meal combining lean ground turkey, fluffy rice, and bold taco spices for a flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground turkey (lean or 93% lean)
  • 1 cup long grain white rice (rinsed)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced (red or green)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: dice onion and bell pepper, mince garlic, rinse rice until water runs clear, and drain and rinse black beans if using.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook 6-8 minutes until no longer pink and edges are caramelized. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Push turkey to the side; add diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in rinsed rice and taco seasoning, coating grains and meat evenly.
  6. Add tomato sauce and chicken broth. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer gently for about 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
  7. Once rice is almost cooked, fold in black beans and frozen corn. Cover and cook another 5 minutes to warm through.
  8. Remove from heat. Stir in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add hot sauce or crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

Brown the turkey well for caramelized edges and richer flavor. Rinse rice before cooking to avoid clumping. Avoid lifting the lid frequently while simmering to keep steam trapped. If rice is not fully cooked after 20 minutes, add a splash more broth or water and cook a few more minutes. For low-carb, substitute cauliflower rice added at the end just to warm through. For vegetarian, swap turkey for tofu or lentils and use vegetable broth.

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