Turkey taco rice skillet is an easy 20-minute one-pot dinner with ground turkey, brown or white rice, beans, veggies and all your favorite taco flavors! Great for a quick weeknight meal!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Yield: 6servings
Ingredients
1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
1small onion, chopped
1small bell pepper, chopped (any color)
1small zucchini, chopped (optional)
2clovesgarlic, minced
1 to 1.25lbs.lean ground turkey (I use 93% lean)
3tablespoonstaco seasoning
1(15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1(15 oz.) can diced tomatoes (I use petit diced tomatoes), drained
1(11 oz.) can Mexicorn, drained
3cupscooked brown or white rice (from about 1 cup uncooked)
Optional toppings:
Shredded cheese, sliced or diced avocado, sour cream or Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, salsa or pico de gallo, hot sauce or pickled jalapeños, etc.
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil.
Add chopped onion, bell pepper and zucchini, if using. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic and stir well.
Add ground turkey and cook, breaking up with a spatula, until cooked through and no pink remains, about 5-6 minutes.
Sprinkle everything with taco seasoning and stir well.
Add black beans, tomatoes and corn. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 3-5 minutes over medium heat to get everything heated through and allow any extra liquid to cook off.
Stir in the cooked rice then turn off the heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot with desired toppings and enjoy!
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Notes
Rice: The rice for this recipe needs to be already cooked when you stir it in at the end, so please plan accordingly. Use brown or white rice.Leftovers: Once cooled, leftovers can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Reheat in the microwave until hot. You can also freeze the leftovers. Cool then pack in a labeled freezer-safe ziptop bag or container and freeze for up to 4-5 months. Let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat in a microwave-safe container in the microwave.