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Cheesy Taco Skillet

This delicious recipe for Cheesy Taco Skillet uses simple ingredients such as turkey, rice, black beans, and vegetables – so it is an extremely filling, well-rounded dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 578kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion (finely diced)
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1.5 pounds ground turkey (or beef, chicken or pork)
  • salt (to taste - I use 1/2 teaspoon)
  • pepper (to taste - I use 1/4 teaspoon)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 15 ounce jar salsa (I use this one)
  • 1 4 ounce can diced green chiles (drained)
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans (drained)
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese (about 1 cup)
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese (about 1 cup)
  • fresh cilantro (optional, garnish)

Instructions

  • Heat the olive in in a large, deep skillet.
    1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Once the oil is hot, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
    1 onion
  • Stir in the garlic.
    6 cloves garlic
  • Add the ground turkey, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook, breaking up into smaller crumbles, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
    1.5 pounds ground turkey, salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Stir in the salsa, green chiles, black beans, and corn. Cook another 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
    1 15 ounce jar salsa, 1 4 ounce can diced green chiles, 1 15 ounce can black beans, 1 cup frozen corn
  • Stir in the cooked rice and mix well.
    2 cups cooked rice
  • Top evenly with the two cheeses.
    4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, 4 ounces cheddar cheese
  • You can allow the cheese to melt on its own, or if using an oven-proof skillet, you can place it under the broiler, watching closely, for 1-2 minutes to melt and brown some.
  • Garnish with minced fresh cilantro, if desired.
    fresh cilantro

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • Shred the cheese from a block for the best melting and texture.
  • For a low carb, keto friendly version, replace the rice with cauliflower rice and omit the corn and/or black beans depending on your dietary needs.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3-4 days.
 
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 880mg | Potassium: 1070mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1297IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 361mg | Iron: 4mg