Skillet Mexican Turkey and Rice

A zesty and hearty one-pan meal featuring lean ground turkey, rice, black beans, and corn, simmered in a rich tomato sauce with bold Mexican spices.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 25 min
• Total: 40 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.43/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• High-Protein

Tags

• one-pot
• stir-fry
• healthy
• savory
• budget-friendly
• comfort food

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey (93/7 lean)
• 1 yellow onion (diced)
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 1.75 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup white rice
• 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add diced yellow onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, and dried oregano; cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
3. Stir in the rinsed and drained black beans, frozen corn, undrained diced tomatoes, chicken broth, uncooked white rice, kosher salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and most of the liquid has been absorbed. If the rice isn't fully cooked, add a little more broth and continue to simmer for a few more minutes.
5. Remove from heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

This dish reheats beautifully in the microwave. Store individual portions in airtight containers for easy meal prep throughout the week.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 374
• Protein: 23.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 49.4 g
• Fat: 8.8 g
• Fiber: 6.2 g
• Sodium: 971 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
• Sugar: 7.2 g
• Cholesterol: 60 mg