Tex-Mex Taco-Spiced Stir-Fry with Ground Turkey
This Tex-Mex taco-spiced stir-fry is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that's packed with flavor. The ground turkey is browned and seasoned with taco seasoning, chili powder, and salt, then cooked with onions, bell peppers, black beans, and corn. The whole thing is finished off with a sprinkling of fresh cilantro. It's a hearty and satisfying meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight.
The Tex-Mex taco-spiced stir-fry is a dish that was born out of necessity. I was working long hours at a demanding job, and I often found myself coming home too tired to cook. I needed something quick and easy to make, but I also wanted something that was flavorful and satisfying. I started experimenting with different ingredients and spices, and eventually came up with this recipe. It's now one of my go-to weeknight meals, and I'm always happy to share it with friends and family.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, using a wooden spoon to crumble the meat.
  3. Add onion and bell peppers and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add garlic and taco seasoning, chili powder, and salt and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in black beans and corn and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  6. Add chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The ground turkey is a lean protein that's packed with flavor. It's browned in a skillet until it's cooked through, then seasoned with taco seasoning, chili powder, and salt.
  • The onions and bell peppers add sweetness and crunch to the dish. They're cooked until they're softened, but still have a bit of bite.
  • The black beans and corn add heartiness and texture to the dish. They're cooked until they're heated through, but still have a bit of their own flavor.
  • The fresh cilantro adds a bright and herbaceous flavor to the dish. It's stirred in at the end, so that it doesn't wilt.