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Skillet Turkey Taco Rice Print
By Terrie Lewis | December 02, 2023
Prep: 10 min, Cook: 25 min 6 servings
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Olive Oil ½ large Onion diced (about 1 cup) 2 cloves Garlic minced 1 pound Uncooked Ground Turkey or ground beef 3/4 cup Uncooked Long Grain White Rice 1 (14.5-ounce can) Diced Tomatoes (don’t drain) 2 cups Chicken Broth 1 14-15.25 oz can whole kernel corn (drained) 1 15.5 oz can pinto or black beans (drained, rinsed) 4 tablespoons Taco Seasoning or 2 (1-ounce) packets 1½ cups shredded cheese Optional Toppings: cilantro, sour cream, jalapeno slices, sliced avocado
Directions
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat, then add onions and garlic, saute a few minutes until tender, stirring as needed. Add ground turkey and break apart while stirring. Saute & stir until cooked through (drain if needed) Add uncooked rice, diced tomatoes (with juice), chicken broth, taco seasoning, beans, and corn. Stir to combine. Bring everything to a boil. Maintain boil for 5 minutes, stirring as needed. Cover and reduce heat to med-low to simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked through. You may need to cook off excess liquid, if any, as needed. After simmering, stir, taste for salt & pepper, and top with the shredded cheese. Cover with lid and let the cheese melt for a few minutes. Serve with diced cilantro, sour cream or your favorite taco toppings