Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman turkey taco skillet delivers a zesty Mexican-inspired meal packed with bold flavors and quick preparation. Savory ground turkey combines with peppers, onions, and spices for a satisfying dinner that brings family together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs (680 g) ground turkey
- 1 tbsp adobo sauce (from can of chipotles)
- 1 whole chipotle chili in adobo, chopped
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 can (14 ½ oz / 411 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup jarred salsa, plus more for serving
- 4–6 corn tortillas
- Chopped tomato
- Chopped avocado
- Thinly sliced radishes
- Crumbled queso fresco
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Tortilla Preparation: Char corn tortillas over stovetop flame, creating slight marks for enhanced flavor. Cool briefly, then tear into rustic chunks.
- Turkey Cooking: Heat nonstick skillet to medium-high. Add ground turkey with chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Break down meat, cooking until golden-brown, approximately 5 minutes.
- Sauce Integration: Blend black beans, salsa, chipotle chile, and adobo sauce into skillet. Stir consistently, allowing ingredients to meld and warm. Cook for additional 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Add water if mixture appears dry.
- Tortilla Incorporation: Fold prepared tortilla chunks into skillet, ensuring even distribution and complete integration with turkey mixture.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer skillet meal to plates. Garnish with diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, radish slivers, crumbled queso fresco, chopped cilantro, and sour cream dollop. Serve with additional salsa on side.
Notes
- Char Tortillas Carefully: Directly flame-toasting corn tortillas adds smoky depth and transforms their texture, creating crispy, irregular pieces that provide delightful crunch in the final dish.
- Season Generously: Ground turkey needs robust seasoning; use chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to build complex, layered flavors that elevate the entire skillet meal.
- Control Moisture Levels: Watch the skillet’s consistency, adding water sparingly if the mixture becomes too dry to ensure a sauce-like texture that coats ingredients perfectly.
- Customize Toppings Strategically: Offer diverse garnishes like fresh tomatoes, avocado, radishes, queso fresco, cilantro, and sour cream, allowing diners to personalize their plate’s flavor profile and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg