• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Life is but a Dish

Easy, approachable recipes for the everyday home cook

  • Home
  • About Me
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Cakes, Cupcakes & Cookies
    • Chicken
    • Dessert
    • Dinner
    • Drinks & Cocktails
    • Dressings & Sauces
    • Fish & Seafood
    • Gluten Free
    • Grilling
    • Healthy
    • Instant Pot & Slow Cooker
    • Lunch
    • Meat
    • Muffins & Quick Breads
    • Pasta
    • Pizza
    • Quick & Easy
    • Salads
    • Sides
    • Snacks
    • Soups & Stews
    • Turkey
    • Vegetarian
    • Veggies
    • Weekly Inspiration
  • Cook w/ Confidence
  • Shop
  • Contact
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Turkey Taco Skillet

September 22, 2020 by Life is but a Dish 8 Comments

Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

Seasoned, savory turkey, melty cheese, and your favorite salsa all make this Turkey Taco Skillet an incredible, hearty weeknight meal!

turkey taco skillet

This Turkey Taco Skillet checks all my boxes. Easy and quick to make? Check! Doable for a weeknight or lunch? Check! Full of flavor? You know that’s a check. This is all of your favorite Mexican food flavors in one simple skillet meal, ready to be used in any dish or eaten straight out of the skillet with a fork.

 

turkey taco skillet

The beauty of this Turkey Taco Skillet is that it can be anything you want it to be. You’re going to saute bell peppers, brown some turkey, add in salsa for a saucy texture, top it with cheese, and broil it for a couple minutes. Let’s daydream together for a sec about the different ways you can enjoy this delicious skillet…

  • Eat it as a dip with your favorite tortilla chips
  • Serve it over rice or quinoa
  • Use it as a taco or enchilada filling
  • Fill your burrito with it
  • Put it on top of a salad
turkey taco skillet

This recipe calls for a 12 oz jar of salsa. Use your favorite store-bought variety, or you could even make my homemade Smoky Poblano Pepper Salsa to add in!

turkey taco skillet

Turkey Taco Skillet Variations

You can make this skillet all your own by adding your favorite ingredients! Want some delicious ideas for toppings and add-ins? I got you.

  • Corn
  • Different beans
  • Zucchini
  • Any kind of cheese you like
  • Guacamole
  • A dollop of sour cream
turkey taco skillet

More Mexican Food Dishes

  • Turkey Taco Bake
  • Quick & Easy One Pot Mexican Quinoa
  • Ground Taco Meat with Homemade Seasoning
  • Chicken & Black Bean Enchilada Casserole
  • Mexican Lasagna
  • Ground Turkey Tostadas
turkey taco skillet

Food photography by Ashley Cuoco

Print
clock clock icon cutlery cutlery icon flag flag icon folder folder icon instagram instagram icon pinterest pinterest icon facebook facebook icon print print icon squares squares icon
turkey taco skillet

Turkey Taco Skillet

★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
  • Author: Life is but a Dish
Print
Pin

Description

Seasoned, savory turkey, melty cheese, and your favorite salsa all make this Turkey Taco Skillet an incredible, hearty weeknight meal!


Scale

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 (12oz) jar salsa
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 lime
  • Tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat a skillet over medium/high heat. Add the oil, bell pepper and pinch of salt. Cook for 3-5 minutes until peppers are tender. 
  2. Add the ground turkey, salt, garlic powder and cumin. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until turkey is cooked through. 
  3. Add salsa and beans and heat through. Sprinkle cheese on top and put under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. 
  4. Serve topped with sliced avocado, cilantro and a big squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy.

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @lifeisbutadish on Instagram and hashtag it #lifeisbutadish

Follow Life is but a Dish on PINTEREST | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM for all the latest content and behind the scenes! Remember to subscribe to my free  Life is but a Dish Weekly Newsletter and receive easy recipes delivered to your inbox every week!

Filed Under: Appetizers, Dinner, Gluten Free, Quick & Easy, Turkey

Previous Post: « Open Face Breakfast Sandwich
Next Post: Best Ever Fluffy Scrambled Eggs »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Rick

    September 26, 2020 at 5:17 pm

    I made this tonight for my wife and I. After a hard day of yard work (aerating, seeding, fertilizing). It was so simple and delicious…she was impressed! Who said men can’t cook! It is now one of our favorites.

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      September 28, 2020 at 6:38 pm

      Yay!!! Love that you made this for her!

  2. Erin

    September 27, 2020 at 7:43 pm

    Could not be easier and more delicious! I added a small onion and a jalapeño, swapped black beans for garbanzo because I had them. Left out cilantro because… soap. Seriously such a hit! This will definitely be on regular rotation.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      September 28, 2020 at 6:37 pm

      Love those swaps!

  3. Kathy

    September 28, 2020 at 3:57 pm

    This was the perfect thing to make on a night when I was short on time. Delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      September 28, 2020 at 6:36 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it!

  4. Shaunda Stetson

    October 1, 2020 at 4:47 pm

    Delicious! This was such an easy recipe. I love that its’s a one pot meal it makes clean up so easy.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      October 5, 2020 at 6:33 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

About me

Welcome to Life is but a Dish! I create easy, approachable recipes for the everyday home cook. Behind every recipe, photo and blog post is me – just an everyday mom, home cook and girl who’s obsessed with food. Let me tell you a little bit about what makes me, me!

READ MORE…

This dinner guide will save you countless hours of headaches and stress.

28 Day Dinner Guide Buy Button

lifeisbutadish

Laney Schwartz
You know all of those recipes you Google that seem You know all of those recipes you Google that seem so straightforward, but never end up quite right when you put them into action?⁣
⁣⁣
The problem? ⁣You don’t understand the basics.⁣
⁣⁣
You know why I can easily pull meals together on the fly? Because I understand the simplest techniques like how to salt, sear and roast. Understanding how these techniques work and learning what you can do to change/improve the flavor of your food will literally transform your kitchen life. ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Trust me, if you don't know the basics, you’re not alone and you’re NOT a failure. ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Learning the foundational basics is really freeing because then you won’t ever feel tied to a recipe!⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Look, I don’t know how to debone a fish BUT what I do know is how to create delicious tasting meals for my family every. single. day. over and over again because all you need are the basics. From there, if you ever WANT to learn how to debone a fish, you’ll have the confidence to do so. ⁣
⁣⁣
The information available to you on the internet is endless, but Cook with Confidence has all of the pieces you need in one place, with a built-in mentor AND a community of people just like you who are ready to get to know their way around the kitchen! ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
You get 8-weeks of detailed curriculum, weekly cooking demos with me, and support via Slack so that you can ask any and all questions as we progress through the program! You won’t feel alone in this and I truly believe there are no stupid questions. Stupid recipes? Yes. But stupid questions, no. 😉 ⁣
⁣⁣
Picture it with me…⁣⁣
⁣⁣
How would it feel to actually get excited about making meals and know they’re going to taste AMAZING?⁣⁣
⁣⁣
What if you showed up to dinner parties or potlucks with something you’re proud to contribute? ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
What could it mean for your family’s health to eat from home more (and enjoy it even more than take-out)?⁣⁣
⁣⁣
This is what Cook with Confidence is ALL about! ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
By the end of our 8 weeks together, your kitchen game is gonna be STRONG and your family will beg for second helpings.⁣⁣
⁣⁣
The application for CWC closes TONIGHT, and I won’t be opening them again for several months. ⁣⁣Are you in?
⁣⁣.
https://bit.ly
Making this on stories right now! Come join me! 🥕 ⁣
⁣
https://www.lifeisbutadish.com/easy-fresh-carrot-soup/
LAST DAY ⏳ to join the Cook with Confidence Wait LAST DAY ⏳ to join the Cook with Confidence Waitlist!⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Tell me this sounds familiar...⬇️⁣
⁣
You’re sick of food delivered in a box and a list of recipes for you to do on your own - which hasn’t always gone so well. 👎⁣⁣
⁣⁣
If only you could feed your family meals they’d love and feel good about what you put on their plates each night. 🙏⁣⁣
⁣⁣
You know that you have a lot to learn, but have never really known where to turn for help. 😩⁣⁣
⁣⁣
This is exactly why I created Cook with Confidence. ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
It’s all about LEARNING the basics so that you can grow as you go through it and walk away with a confident, “I can do this” attitude. ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
You’re going to learn from the ground up, starting with the building blocks for a solid cooking foundation all the way to ultimate kitchen freedom. 🥳⁣⁣
⁣⁣
We’ll do this through proven systems & structure to accomplish goals, overcome fears in the kitchen, all in a way that’s clear, simple, and easily digestible. (Pun intended 😉)⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Plus, you get access to me through LIVE interactions + unlimited daily support. 🤗⁣⁣
⁣⁣
From day one, my mission has always been to give people the confidence they need to cook and get back in the kitchen. I care SO DEEPLY for the success of my students and helping you reach your goals. ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
I know how far confidence can take you and I know I am a trusted, safe source to help you get there.⁣⁣
⁣⁣
You with me?⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Let’s do this together. 💚⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Applications open tomorrow and I CANNOT wait!⁣⁣
⁣⁣
https://lifeisbutadish.kartra.com/page/cookwithconfidencewaitlist⁣⁣
Will Cook with Confidence REALLY work for you? ⁣ Will Cook with Confidence REALLY work for you? ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Continuing down the path of “I’ll figure it out eventually” or worse: “I’ll never be good at cooking” doesn’t have to be your reality. ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Cook with Confidence is an interactive teaching process with a proven approach for improving your skills. It will take practice, but in the right setting with the right steps, you CAN do this AND you don’t have to do it alone. ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Now is your time to ask all the questions you may have about CWC so you can confidently hit “join” when enrollment opens. Here are some basic questions I’ve received so far:⁣⁣
⁣⁣
What does the CWC program entail?⁣⁣
👉 8 weeks of detailed curriculum, each one with a different focus on the basics you’ve always wanted to learn⁣⁣
👉 Lifetime access to private membership area (including any updates)⁣⁣
👉 Weekly cooking demos so you can see it done and follow along! ⁣⁣
👉 Daily support via Slack to ask questions and stay accountable⁣⁣
👉 Weekly training videos + PDF’s + Cheat Sheets ⁣⁣
👉 Access to supportive student community so you can learn from each other, trade ideas, and see how food can bring people together⁣⁣
⁣⁣
What if I can’t make the live calls?⁣⁣
👉 Totally fine if you can't make the live calls! All calls will be recorded and uploaded in the membership portal.⁣⁣
⁣⁣
How long will I have access to the program material?⁣⁣
👉 I am 100% results-driven - you get lifetime access to the material in Cook with Confidence!⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Cook with Confidence goes so far beyond learning your way around the kitchen. Swipe to hear about Lauren’s experience!
⁣⁣
Bottom line: You don’t need complicated recipes and meal delivery services to crush it in the kitchen.⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Ready to take control and be the boss of your kitchen?⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Get on the waitlist which closes tomorrow, January 13th! 🙀 If you’re on it, you can get your application in as soon as we open them.⁣⁣
⁣⁣
The next round of CWC starts February 1st (with 3 spots already sold!) and applications open in just two days! ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
The waitlist is waiting for you. 💚⁣⁣
⁣⁣
https://lifeisbutadish.kartra.com/page/cookwithconfidencewaitlist
The amount of love and support I have felt over th The amount of love and support I have felt over the last couple of days is overwhelming and I say this to everyone who aligns with my beliefs AND to those who don’t fully align but have been willing to have kind and productive conversations.⁣
⁣
More than anything I am grateful for this community and the fact that you continue to make, love and share my stupid recipes because as it turns out, my stupid recipes actually change lives. 
⁣
Please continue to tag me in your #stupidrecipe creations so I can share them with the world. ⁣
⁣
And never stop dancing. ♥️
Cooking should be...⁣ ⁣ 💫 fun⁣ 💫 simpl Cooking should be...⁣
⁣
💫 fun⁣
💫 simple ⁣
💫 low stress⁣
⁣
Cooking should...⁣
⁣
😃 make you feel proud⁣
😃 taste delicious ⁣
😃 help you connect with loved ones ⁣
⁣
Cooking should not...⁣
⁣
❌ create anxiety ⁣
❌ bring overwhelm⁣
❌ make you feel like crap⁣
⁣
Most people who join Cook with Confidence feel nervous, anxious and overwhelmed when it comes to the kitchen. This is totally normal! ⁣
⁣
Feeding ourselves is a skill we must do to survive. Literally. It’s something we are faced with every single day. ⁣
⁣
It’s up to you to decide how you’ll handle it. You can pray all day to be a better cook, OR you can do something about it.⁣
⁣
Swipe through to see how some of my CWC students feel after committing to themselves to make change. ➡️⁣
⁣
Click the link in my bio and join the waitlist today. Applications open January 11th and space it limited! ⁣
⁣
https://lifeisbutadish.kartra.com/page/cookwithconfidencewaitlist
SAVE THIS RECIPE & SHARE W/ SOMEONE YOU LOVE ❤️ ⁣
⁣
I’ve said it a million times and I’ll say it again. ⁣
⁣
This recipe right here is THE recipe that turns meatloaf haters into meatloaf lovers. ⁣
⁣
If you know, you know.⁣
⁣
https://www.lifeisbutadish.com/turkey-meatloaf/
Helloooo Mushroom Soup! 🍄 ⁣ ⁣ You’ve been Helloooo Mushroom Soup! 🍄 ⁣
⁣
You’ve been waiting patiently for this one so I hope this starts your 2021 off on the right foot. 🤍⁣
⁣
https://www.lifeisbutadish.com/creamy-mushroom-soup/
Happy Anniversary to my favorite person to cook fo Happy Anniversary to my favorite person to cook for. Which is a good thing considering I’ve made 27,683,999 meals this year. 🤪🥰
NYE = APPS 🥂💫 ⁣ ⁣ You’re gonna wanna t NYE = APPS 🥂💫 ⁣
⁣
You’re gonna wanna try this Persimmon Crostini a/ Crispy Prosciutto and Whipped Ricotta.⁣
⁣
You’re welcome.⁣
⁣
https://www.lifeisbutadish.com/persimmon-crostini-with-crispy-prosciutto-and-whipped-ricotta/⁣
When you were 3 years old in preschool we were ask When you were 3 years old in preschool we were asked to write a wish on a rock for our child. At the time you were so tiny and quiet, I wished for you to find your voice, not be afraid to stand up for yourself and be strong. ⁣
⁣
Turns out wishes really do come true. ⁣
⁣
Happy birthday to my kind, creative and quirky free spirit Zozo. When I grow up I wanna be just like you.⁣
⁣
Keep reading, drawing and above all, keep not caring what anybody else thinks. That’s your superpower. Never stop shining my love. 💫
Maybe life feels overwhelming right now.⁣ ⁣ Ma Maybe life feels overwhelming right now.⁣
⁣
Maybe you haven’t gotten it together enough to decorate the perfect holiday cookies with the kids.⁣
⁣
Maybe you just wanna press the easy button this year because don’t we all?⁣
⁣
No matter what, Cookie Crack is always the answer. ⁣
⁣
It’s easier than making cookies (actually more fun if you ask me), and OMG it’s THAT good.⁣
⁣
Join me on stories this evening around 5:30pm(pst) to whip up a batch. ⁣
⁣
Take your butter out now and I’ll see you there. ⁣
⁣
https://www.lifeisbutadish.com/cookie-crack/
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2021 · Foodie Pro & The Genesis Framework · Privacy Policy