Ground Turkey and Black Bean Skillet

A quick and flavorful skillet dinner featuring lean ground turkey, black beans, and corn, seasoned with savory spices and served in warm corn tortillas.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 9
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.62/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• High-Protein
• Soy-Free
• Gluten-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Calorie
• Low-Saturated-Fat
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• one-pot
• quick
• healthy
• savory
• comfort food
• kid-friendly

Ingredients

• 2.5 pound ground turkey (lean)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (medium, minced)
• 3 clove garlic (minced)
• 2 can black beans (15 ounce, no-salt-added, rinsed and drained)
• 1 can corn (15 ounce, no-salt-added, drained)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 cup water
• 18 corn tortillas (small)
• 6 cup romaine lettuce (shredded)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium minced yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add 2 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey to the skillet. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
3. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
4. Add 2 rinsed and drained cans no-salt-added black beans, 1 drained can no-salt-added corn, and 1/4 cup water or low-sodium vegetable broth. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and liquid to reduce slightly.
5. While the skillet simmers, warm 18 small corn tortillas according to package instructions (e.g., in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven).
6. Serve the ground turkey and black bean mixture in the warm corn tortillas, topped with shredded romaine lettuce. Leftovers are excellent for lunch the next day.

Notes

For extra zest, a squeeze of fresh lime juice can be added to the skillet before serving. Store any leftover skillet mixture and tortillas separately.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 483
• Protein: 32.4 g
• Carbohydrates: 49.9 g
• Fat: 15.9 g
• Fiber: 5.9 g
• Sodium: 692 mg
• Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
• Sugar: 4.4 g
• Cholesterol: 100 mg