Looking for a quick and tasty one-pan meal the whole family will devour? This Ground Turkey Taco Rice Skillet packs all the zesty flavors of tasty tacos into a hearty and satisfying skillet dinner.
With lean ground turkey, rice, beans, tomatoes and melty cheddar cheese, it’s a protein-packed dish that comes together easily.
Only one skillet is required for this Mexican-inspired meal, meaning less time spent on dishes and more time enjoying the southwest flavors you crave. Simple enough for a weeknight yet delicious enough for company, this taco rice skillet is about to become a classic in your household.
Here is a recipe for making Ground Turkey Taco Rice Skillet:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional garnish)
- 1 tsp salt
- Cilantro for seasoning
- Lime (optional)
- Sliced Avocado (optional)
Instructions:
- Don’t skip washing and rinsing the rice. This step is important because it rinses all that starch off of the rice, making for a lighter and fluffier dish. Also make sure to drain it well.
2. Over medium-high heat, pour in the olive oil. Once it’s hot, I add the ground turkey meat and cook the turkey until browned and crumbled (No pink remains) for 5 to 7 minutes.
3 Remove from heat and add the black beans, diced tomatoes, corn then stir together until they combined.
4. Stir in the taco seasoning and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
5. Next, add the uncooked rice and stir to combine. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender.
6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese over the top. Cover and let stand 5 minutes to melt cheese completely.
7. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.
8.Fluff the rice with a fork or spoon, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Serve with cilantro, lime, sliced avocado and additional salsa according to your preferences.
You can adjust spice level by using mild, medium or hot taco seasoning and diced tomatoes.
