Healthy Cheesy Taco Skillet

5 from 30 votes

Healthy Cheesy Taco Skillet is a quick and delicious one-pan meal ready in 30 minutes or less. It tastes just like a decadent and cheesy deconstructed taco over rice. Even the pickiest eaters approve!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: cheesy taco skillet, healthy skillet, mexican skillet, one pan meal, one-pot meal, taco skillet

Servings:

Calories: 456kcal

Author: Natalie Perry

Cost: 20

Equipment

large skillet
cutting board
chef knife
large cooking spoon

Ingredients

1 cup wild rice
2 cup purified water or broth
1 teaspoon avocado oil
1 14.5oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 cup organic corn from can or frozen, rinsed, and drained
1 cup canned organic black beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb organic ground turkey
1 wedge lime
1 packet organic taco seasoning
½ medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup shredded Mexican cheese

optional toppings: diced avocado, greek yogurt or sour cream, diced tomatoes, salsa or hot sauce, cilantro

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Instructions

Cook rice in 2 cups of water or broth. Boil the liquid and add rice. Stir to combine and simmer with the lid on for 15 min or until the liquid has evaporated. Turn the heat off and let steam, covered for 2 minutes. Fluff rice and set aside.
1 cup wild rice, 2 cup purified water or broth
While rice is cooking, dice and mince onion and garlic and set aside. Drain and Rinse corn and beans and set aside. Chop cilantro, tomatoes, and avocados and set aside for toppings.
1 cup organic corn from can or frozen, rinsed, and drained, ½ medium onion, finely chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 cup canned organic black beans, rinsed and drained
Heat skillet to medium-high heat; add oil, then garlic and onions. Season with salt and pepper. Stir, cooking until onions are softened. About 2 minutes.
½ medium onion, finely chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon avocado oil
add ground turkey and cook while tossing and breaking it apart until it is brown and no more pink is seen. Internal temp should be 165. Approx 10 min
1 lb organic ground turkey
Add taco seasoning and 1tbs water to cooked meat. Stir to combine.
1 packet organic taco seasoning
Add corn, beans, a squeeze of lime, fire-roasted tomatoes, and cooked rice. Cook while stirring on medium heat for 3-4 minutes more to meld flavors together. Add cheese and let melt for one minute
1 cup wild rice, 1 14.5oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes with green chilies, 1 cup organic corn from can or frozen, rinsed, and drained, 1 cup canned organic black beans, rinsed and drained, 1 wedge lime, ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese
Remove from heat. Serve hot and top with more cheese, chopped avocado, tomatoes, cheese, hot sauce, Greek yogurt, and/or cilantro if desired. Enjoy!
1 teaspoon salt

Notes

cook time can be reduced in half if a separate pan is used to cook the rice while cooking the meat mixture!

*Nutrition Facts are approximations. Stats can vary based on additional toppings added

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