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Healthy Turkey Taco Skillet

This Healthy Turkey Taco Skillet is packed with protein, fiber and most importantly, flavor! It is a delicious family friendly meal that is perfect for any night of the week.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword gluten free, healthy
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 474kcal
Author Sara

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbls Avocado Oil
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey
  • 2.5 Tbls Taco Seasoning* homemade or packet of your favorite seasoning
  • 1 Sweet Potato peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion diced
  • 2 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 Jalapeno diced
  • 4.5 oz Can of Diced Green Chiles mild
  • 14.5 oz Can of Diced Tomatoes
  • 15 oz Can of Corn Kernels drained
  • 15 oz Can of Black Beans drained
  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Instructions

  • Heat 1 Tbls of the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat
    Add in the ground turkey and 1 Tbls of the taco seasoning
    Sauté until the turkey is completely cooked (about 5-7 minutes) and remove from the pan
  • Pour in the remaining avocado oil and add in the diced sweet potato, cook for 3-4 minutes
    Then add in the red onion, jalapeño ,garlic, black beans, corn, green chiles, diced tomatoes and taco seasoning
    Let cook/simmer for another 5-7 minutes or until the sweet potato is just fork tender
  • Stir in the cooked ground turkey and taste for seasoning - add salt to taste
    Top with cheese, cover with a lid to let the cheese melt and remove from heat
  • Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 703mg | Potassium: 1071mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 6929IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 4mg