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Turkey Taco Nacho Skillet.

A quick, crowd-pleasing skillet of seasoned ground turkey piled with cheese, pico, guacamole, and tortilla chips.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground turkey about 94% lean
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • pickled onions for serving
  • cotija cheese for sprinkling
  • lime wedges for spritzing
  • tortilla chips for serving
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes quartered (for quick pico)
  • 1/2 sweet onion diced (for quick pico)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped (for quick pico)
  • pinch salt and pepper to taste (for quick pico)
  • 1 avocado (for quick guac)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped (for quick guac)
  • pinch salt and pepper to taste (for quick guac)

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Fork or potato masher

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Add the diced bell pepper, 1 diced sweet onion, and minced garlic with a pinch of salt; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the ground turkey and break it apart with a spoon; cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; mix well to evenly season the meat.
  5. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon flour over the meat and toss to combine, then pour in 2/3 cup chicken stock and cook a few minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
  6. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the turkey and let it melt, covering the skillet briefly if desired.
  7. Top the cheesy turkey with 1 cup shredded lettuce and pickled onions, then add a spoonful of the quick pico and quick guacamole.
  8. Sprinkle cotija cheese if using, squeeze lime wedges over the skillet as desired, and serve with tortilla chips.
  9. To make the quick pico: in a bowl, toss 1 pint quartered cherry tomatoes, 1/2 diced sweet onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and the juice of 1/2 lime; season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  10. To make the quick guac: mash 1 avocado with 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro and the juice of 1 lime; season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • This is best served immediately so chips stay crisp.
  • Make the pico ahead and refrigerate for more developed flavor.
  • Adjust spices to taste for more or less heat.