Southwest Turkey Skillet

My new Southwest Turkey Skillet goes CRAZY. It’s as if my Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet and White Chicken Chili had a beautiful, one skillet baby. In reality, like most of my recipes, this is a fridge clean out recipe that I created when I was feeling real lazy but still wanted something lean and healthy after eating out for 4 days straight. Feel free to omit the dairy products if that’s not your thing, it’s still delish!

What’s in it for you?

I know a lot of people are on the internet claiming their recipes are healthy. Let’s take the guesswork out of what we are eating and break it all down, so we can be confident in what we are putting in our bodies. I am all about eating a balanced diet rather than restrictive so that you are less likely to binge or compulsively eat something that may not be considered healthy – this also means making my meals so good and nutrient dense that I’m not even thinking about the takeout I could have had. That doesn’t mean I am saying the occasional take out or sweets aren’t happening, just that I go for balance and moderation. No need to demonize certain foods this way! Anyways. Let’s see what we have in this Southwest Turkey Skillet.

• Avocado Oil: Rich in healthy fats and antioxidants, it supports heart health and can reduce inflammation.
• Ground Turkey: A lean protein source, lower in saturated fat compared to other meats, supporting muscle health and providing essential amino acids.
• Taco Seasoning: A mix of spices that usually include ingredients like chili powder and cumin, providing antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Yellow Onion, Jalapeño, Red Bell Pepper, Roma Tomato: These veggies offer a variety of vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber, promoting overall health, immunity, and digestion.
• Fire-Roasted Corn: High in antioxidants which support eye health, and fiber for digestion.
• Black Beans: A good source of protein, fiber, and various nutrients, supporting heart health and digestion.
• Rice: Provides carbohydrates for energy and fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Shredded Cheese: Contains calcium and protein.
• Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream: Greek yogurt offers protein and probiotics for gut health, while sour cream, though lower in protein, adds flavor.
• Avocado: Rich in healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals, supporting heart health and providing essential nutrients for overall well-being.

Overall, this recipe is packed with a variety of nutrients, antioxidants, and proteins, offering a balanced and health-boosting meal. I love to eat the leftovers for this meal over a salad for lunches!

Let’s See A Step By Step

Gather all your ingredients! There is plenty of room for customization in this recipe depending on your spice level preferences to if you are dairy or gluten free or even if you would rather use ground chicken or beef instead of ground turkey.

Add avocado oil to a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, jalapeño, and bell pepper. You can also add green chilies to spice it up if that is your vibe.

Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes. You will see the onions start to brown lightly.

Add the ground turkey and mash it up with a meat masher or wooden spoon. If you prefer ground chicken or ground beef then make that swap!

I keep it simple here with some taco seasoning. You can make your own blend or use a pre packaged taco seasoning, totally up to your preferences.

Stir occasionally until almost cooked through.

Add the tomato, corn, black beans and cooked rice and stir to combine. I used white rice, but use whatever rice works for you or if you want to cut it out, do that!

Continue to stir occasionally for about 5 minutes.

Stir in the cheese and Greek yogurt until the cheese is nice and melted. You can use sour cream instead of Greek yogurt too. I am all about making sure you are able to customize however you need to!

There is just something so beautiful to me about some melty cheese on top of a meal.

Finish with the toppings of your choice, I love avocado and lime! When I am in the mood to spice it up, I add some more jalapeño on top.

Season to taste and serve! You can eat this as is or if you want a little added crunch, eat with tortilla chips. For a more creamy flavor, you can add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.

Enjoy! This one is somehow even better the next day for leftovers over a salad or as is.