Ground Turkey Taco Skillet: A One-Pan High-Protein Dinner Ready in 20 Minutes
Taco night doesn’t need to mean a pile of dishes or a long ingredient list, and this ground turkey taco skillet is proof. Everything cooks in a single pan, from browning the lean turkey to simmering it with black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes in a warm blend of chili powder and cumin. A final sprinkle of melted cheddar on top brings it all together into a dinner that tastes like it took much longer than 20 minutes to make. With 42 grams of protein per serving, this skillet is as satisfying as it is simple, and it’s endlessly adaptable if you want to swap in different beans or add a handful of spinach for extra greens. Best of all, it comes in at under $4 per serving, making it an easy weeknight go-to when you want something hearty without stretching the grocery budget. Scoop it straight from the pan or spoon it over rice for an even heartier plate.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- Cook until the turkey is fully browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes.
- Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top and let it melt.
- Serve hot straight from the skillet.
