Turkey Taco Rice Skillet Recipe
A quick and flavorful one-pan meal combining ground turkey, rice, beans, and spices, topped with cheese and fresh garnishes.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup prepared chunky tomato salsa
- 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1-1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt (see note)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1-1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed well
- 3 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese
Garnishes
- to taste Cilantro, for garnishing
- to squeeze Fresh lime
- optional Additional salsa
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground turkey until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add salsa, salt, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, and cumin. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in rice, beans, corn, and broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Turn off heat, sprinkle cheese on top, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes to melt.
- Fluff rice, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime and optional salsa.
Notes
Adjust seasoning to taste and serve with fresh lime for added flavor.