20-Minute Ground Turkey Taco Skillet | Easy One-Pan Dinner

In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home with this easy, one-pan ground turkey taco skillet. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfectly crispy ground turkey and a flavor-packed, better-than-takeout dinner. Keep reading for my best tips on how to make this family favorite. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Try this Sweet Potato Taco Bowl for another delicious dinner idea and For a protein-packed meal, check out this High Protein Taco Pasta.

What You'll Need for 20-Minute Ground Turkey Taco Skillet | Easy One-Pan Dinner

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 bell peppers, diced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 packet (1.27 oz) taco seasoning
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• Optional: Shredded cheese
• Optional: Avocado slices
• Optional: Fresh cilantro
• Optional: Sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Optional: Lime wedges
• Optional: Tortilla chips

How to Make 20-Minute Ground Turkey Taco Skillet | Easy One-Pan Dinner

1. Start cooking: In a large skillet, cook ground turkey, onion, and bell peppers over medium heat until turkey is browned and vegetables are softened.
2. Add seasonings: Stir in taco seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute.
3. Add tomatoes: Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice) and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Serve: Sprinkle with shredded cheese (if using) and let it melt. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Storing & Reheating 20-Minute Ground Turkey Taco Skillet | Easy One-Pan Dinner

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can prepare the ground turkey mixture ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Freezing 20-Minute Ground Turkey Taco Skillet | Easy One-Pan Dinner

Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicier skillet, add more cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño when cooking the vegetables.
• Best substitution: If you don't have ground turkey, you can use ground chicken or beef instead.
• Make-ahead: You can prepare the ground turkey mixture ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your skillet is too watery, simmer it uncovered for a few more minutes to reduce the liquid.

20-Minute Ground Turkey Taco Skillet | Easy One-Pan Dinner

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

10 mins

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Total

20 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free, low-carb

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 bell peppers, diced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 packet (1.27 oz) taco seasoning

Seasonings

• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Optional Toppings

• Shredded cheese
• Avocado slices
• Fresh cilantro
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Lime wedges
• Tortilla chips

Instructions

1. Start cooking: In a large skillet, cook ground turkey, onion, and bell peppers over medium heat until turkey is browned and vegetables are softened.
2. Add seasonings: Stir in taco seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute.
3. Add tomatoes: Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice) and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Serve: Sprinkle with shredded cheese (if using) and let it melt. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicier skillet, add more cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño when cooking the vegetables.
• Best substitution: If you don't have ground turkey, you can use ground chicken or beef instead.
• Make-ahead: You can prepare the ground turkey mixture ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your skillet is too watery, simmer it uncovered for a few more minutes to reduce the liquid.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• Make ahead: You can prepare the ground turkey mixture ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 36g
• Fat: 16g
• Carbs: 22g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sat. Fat: 6g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

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