Turkey Taco Bowl (Printable)

Seasoned ground turkey over rice with fresh taco toppings for a quick, satisfying meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 pound lean ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 small onion, finely diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
07 - 1 avocado, diced
08 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Rice

09 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice

→ Taco Seasoning

10 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
16 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional

→ Toppings

17 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
18 - 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
19 - 1/4 cup salsa
20 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

# How To Make It:

01 - Cook rice according to package directions or use precooked rice to expedite preparation.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula, until browned and nearly cooked through, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
03 - Add diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
04 - Sprinkle taco seasoning blend over turkey and vegetables. Mix thoroughly and cook for 2 minutes. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons water if needed to evenly coat the meat with seasoning.
05 - Divide cooked rice evenly among four serving bowls. Top each portion with the seasoned turkey mixture.
06 - Arrange shredded lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, salsa, and fresh cilantro over each bowl according to preference.
07 - Present bowls at once with lime wedges on the side for garnish and flavor enhancement.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in about 35 minutes total, which means you can go from idea to eating before your energy crashes.
  • Everything is customizable, so you're not locked into anyone else's preferences or dietary restrictions.
  • The seasoned turkey stays moist and flavorful without requiring any special technique or babysitting.
02 -
  • If you add the seasoning when the skillet is too hot or wet, it'll burn and taste bitter instead of warm and complex, so make sure the excess moisture from the vegetables has cooked off first.
  • Prepping your vegetables before you start cooking means you're not scrambling halfway through, which is the difference between a calm 35 minutes and a frantic, stressful one.
03 -
  • Toasting your spices in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding them to the turkey wakes up their flavor and makes the whole bowl taste more intentional.
  • A squeeze of fresh lime over everything at the end is nonnegotiable, as it brightens all the flavors and ties everything together in a way that nothing else quite can.
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