Easy Ground Turkey Taco Skillet
Lean ground turkey and vegetables cook up fast with taco seasoning and salsa to create a delicious, low-carb taco skillet.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey or lean ground beef or ground chicken
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 large red bell pepper diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 small zucchini cut into ½" chunks
- ½ small jalapeño seeded and finely minced, optional
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 large lime juiced
- 1 ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- cilantro to garnish optional
Instructions
- Heat the oil extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Once the oil is heated, add the ground turkey and cook until no longer pink, breaking into small pieces while cooking. Once the turkey has fully cooked, drain off any excess grease if needed (which it rarely is with lean ground turkey).
- To the same skillet, add in minced onion, diced zucchini, diced bell pepper, and minced jalapeño. Sauté for 3-5 minutes or until the onion begins to become translucent. Add minced garlic, if using, and sauté for 30-60 seconds, just to lightly toast.
- Add salsa and taco seasoning to the skillet and stir well to incorporated. Bring to a gentle simmer and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
- Turn off the heat and add in the juice of a lime, stirring to incorporate.
- Generously sprinkle cheese over the mixture and let it sit for a few minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm with cilantro, sour cream, and/or avocado as desired.
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Notes
Taco Seasoning: In place of a prepared blend use: 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, ¾ teaspoon salt, ¾ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon oregano and ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
Jalapeño: Omit to decrease the level of heat; add to increase the heat.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This dish does not freeze well. Reheat individual servings in the microwave or in a dry skillet until warmed through.
Salsa: Use your favorite brand of salsa; smooth or chunky; mild, medium, or hot. Keep in mind the level of heat in salsa impacts overall dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 661mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1558IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 2mg
