Description
This Southwest Rice and Ground Turkey Skillet is a delicious one-pan meal that is easy to make and packed with flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish combines ground turkey, black beans, rice, and a variety of spices to create a satisfying and hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Southwest Rice and Ground Turkey Skillet:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (undrained)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen corn
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
- juice of ½ lime
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and garlic, and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the rice, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and chicken broth. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the frozen corn and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, cover, and let sit for a few minutes to melt.
- Finish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice but increase the cooking time and liquid slightly.
- For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
