Turkey Taco Skillet
Ground turkey cooked with salsa, beans, and rice in one pan. Scoop it into tortillas, eat it in a bowl, or pile it on chips.
Time
25 min
Difficulty
Easy
Serves
4
Ingredients 6 items
- 1 lb ground turkey (fresh or thawed)
- 1 cup salsa (any heat level)
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans or black beans, drained
- 1 cup rice, uncooked
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Optional: Shredded cheese on top, Sour cream, Chili powder or cumin, Tortillas for wrapping, Hot sauce
Equipment
- Large skillet with a lid
- Stirring spoon
Allergens: Check salsa and tortilla labels for allergens. As written, free of major allergens.
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground turkey. Break it into small pieces as it cooks, about 5–7 minutes, until no pink remains.
- Stir in the salsa, drained beans, rice, and water.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 18–20 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Remove the lid. Fluff with a fork. If the rice is still firm, add a splash of water, cover, and cook 5 more minutes.
- Serve in bowls, in tortillas, or topped with cheese and sour cream.
notes & tips
- Ground beef works too. Same method, same timing.
- One pan, one meal. The rice cooks right in the skillet with everything else. No separate pot needed.
- Mild for kids: Use mild salsa. Hot salsa for adults.
- Leftover burritos: Wrap leftovers in tortillas the next day for easy lunches.
- No salsa? Use a can of diced tomatoes instead.