Tex-Mex Ground Turkey and Rice Skillet
Our Tex-Mex ground turkey and rice skillet takes minutes to put together for a flavorful, veggie-rich meal that the whole family will love.
Serving6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups uncooked instant brown rice
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove
- 15 ounce pinto beans, undrained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 8 ounce tomato sauce
- 10 ½ ounces diced tomatoes and green chiles
- 15 ounces corn, drained
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ground pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- While the rice cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the ground turkey, onion, and garlic and cook until the turkey is no longer pink.
- Stir in the rice, beans, beef broth, tomato sauce, tomatoes, corn, chili powder, salt, cumin, and ground pepper. Let cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes to let the flavors really come together.
- Top with shredded cheese and let cook for 2-3 more minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings - tomatoes, shredded lettuce, salsa, sour cream, etc.
Notes
This recipe is very versatile, and you can add any of your favorite vegetables. A few vegetables we like adding include the following: zucchini, broccoli, carrots, squash, bell peppers, water chestnuts, red onion, green beans, asparagus, or spinach. You can also remove vegetables you don't like.
This recipe works with ground chicken. We have tried it with ground beef, which makes the overall recipe heavier. We recommend lighter meats, such as ground turkey or ground chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 410 kcal · Carbohydrates: 58 g · Protein: 33 g · Fat: 7 g · Saturated Fat: 3 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 52 mg · Sodium: 666 mg · Potassium: 991 mg · Fiber: 10 g · Sugar: 7 g · Vitamin A: 737 IU · Vitamin C: 13 mg · Calcium: 149 mg · Iron: 5 mg