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    Turkey Taco Skillet

    Sep 22, 2020 / by Laney Schwartz / 10 Comments(updated Dec 6, 2021)
    ★★★★★ from 4 reviews

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    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
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    Food photography by Ashley Cuoco

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    Turkey Taco Skillet

    ★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
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    Seasoned, savory turkey, melty cheese, and your favorite salsa all make this Turkey Taco Skillet an incredible, hearty weeknight meal!


    Ingredients

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    • 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.

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      Comments

    1. Em

      September 07, 2021 at 12:36 pm

      This meal is so easy, yummy, you can add or switch out so many different ingredients, my husband loves it… I could go on!! So so good and laney always creates recipes that are not intimidating and always turn out amazing!

      ★★★★★

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      • Laney Schwartz

        September 07, 2021 at 2:19 pm

        I appreciate this so much! So glad you love this easy dish. It really is so tasty and versatile!

    2. Shaunda Stetson

      October 01, 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.

      ★★★★★

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      • Life is but a Dish

        October 05, 2020 at 6:33 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it!

    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!

      ★★★★★

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      • Life is but a Dish

        September 28, 2020 at 6:36 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it!

    4. 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.

      ★★★★★

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      • Life is but a Dish

        September 28, 2020 at 6:37 pm

        Love those swaps!

    5. 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!

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