Description
Pioneer Woman Turkey Taco Skillet brings Mexican-inspired comfort to dinner tables with zesty ground turkey, melted cheese, and bold spices. Hearty and quick, this one-pan marvel delivers maximum flavor without complex preparation, making you crave seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 ½ pounds (680 grams) ground turkey
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 whole chipotle chili in adobo, chopped
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the can of chipotles)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 ½ ounces / 411 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup jarred salsa, plus more for serving
- 4–6 corn tortillas (for incorporating into the skillet)
Serving Garnishes:
- Chopped tomato
- Chopped avocado
- Thinly sliced radishes
- Crumbled queso fresco
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Initiate the tortilla preparation by carefully charring corn tortillas directly over a stovetop flame, creating slight char marks for enhanced flavor. Allow the tortillas to cool briefly before tearing them into rustic, irregular chunks and setting them aside.
- Select a large nonstick skillet and heat it to medium-high temperature. Introduce ground turkey into the pan, seasoning generously with chili powder, ground cumin, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Methodically break down the meat using a wooden spoon, cooking until it achieves a rich, golden-brown color, approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate black beans, prepared salsa, finely chopped chipotle chile, and adobo sauce into the skillet. Stir the mixture consistently, allowing the ingredients to meld and warm through. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the consistency becomes slightly thickened. If the mixture appears too dry, introduce a small amount of water to create a more cohesive sauce.
- Gently fold the previously prepared tortilla chunks into the skillet, ensuring even distribution and complete integration with the turkey mixture.
- Transfer the skillet meal to serving plates while maintaining optimal temperature. Embellish with freshly diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, thinly cut radishes, crumbled queso fresco, chopped cilantro, and a generous dollop of tangy sour cream. Provide additional salsa on the side to accommodate varying spice preferences.
Notes
- Ensure tortillas get a smoky edge by cooking them on medium heat until slight blackening occurs, creating depth of flavor and perfect texture.
- Brown turkey thoroughly with spices over high heat, guaranteeing food safety and developing rich, robust taste similar to beef.
- Elevate dish complexity by introducing black beans, salsa, chopped chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce directly into the cooking pan for intense flavor layers.
- Incorporate torn tortilla pieces into the mixture after cooking, infusing the entire dish with authentic corn essence and additional texture.
- Finish the dish with vibrant fresh toppings like diced tomatoes, creamy avocado, crisp radishes, melted cheese, extra salsa, fragrant cilantro, and cool sour cream for a restaurant-quality presentation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg