Easy Turkey Taco Skillet
This easy turkey taco skillet, made with ground turkey, corn, black beans, bell pepper and zucchini, is the perfect healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 tsp avocado oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 zucchini sliced, then halved
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 white or yellow onion (approx. 3/4 cup) diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper (approx. 3/4 cup) diced
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1/2 cup black beans
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes. Flip zucchini and cook other side for another 1-2 minutes. Remove zucchini from the pan and place on a plate. Set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add garlic, onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté veggies for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until soft and fragrant.
- Add ground turkey and cook, while breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until meat has browned.
- Add diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, corn and black beans. Mix so everything is coated in the seasoning. Cook until sauce has thickened, approximately 5 minutes.
- Add fresh cilantro and cooked zucchini and mix to combine. Top everything with shredded cheese. Cover skillet with lid and cook until cheese has melted, approximately 2-3 minutes. Garnish with desired toppings.