Turkey Taco Skillet
Turkey Taco Skillet delivers 38g protein and 375 calories per serving — a macro-friendly dinner that scales into your evening carbs without overspending calories. Four servings come together on the stovetop quickly, ideal for weeknight batching before lift days. Designed to keep you satiated through training while maintaining your deficit.
Ingredients
- •Chili powder(15g)
- •Paprika, Smoked(5g)
- •Cumin, Ground(5g)
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(1g)
- •Oregano, Dried(3g)
- •1/2 tsp salt ($0.01)
- •1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)
- •Vegetable oil(15g)
- •Ground Turkey, 99% Lean(454g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Rotel, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, Original(284g)
- •Beans, Black, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Corn, Sweet, Frozen(240g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
Instructions
- 1Combine the spices for the homemade taco seasoning, then set the seasoning aside.
- 2Add the cooking oil and ground turkey to a large skillet. Begin to cook the turkey over medium heat, breaking it up into pieces as it cooks.
- 3While the turkey is cooking, dice the onion. Add the onion to the skillet with the turkey and continue to stir and cook until the onions are soft. Add the prepared taco seasoning, then continue to stir and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
- 4Drain the black beans then add them to the skillet with the diced tomatoes (with juices) and frozen corn (no need to thaw). Stir the ingredients in the skillet to combine, then heat through over medium.
- 5While the mixture is heating, slice the green onions. Stir the green onions into the skillet just before serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
375
calories
38g
protein
9g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 40g
- Saturated fat
- 1.4g
- Sodium
- 640 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.5g
4 servings per batch · ~362g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Turkey Taco Skillet have per serving?
Each serving delivers 38g of protein and 375 calories, with 9g fat and 40g carbs. This macro profile emphasizes protein and carbs while keeping fat relatively low.
How long does Turkey Taco Skillet take to make, and how many servings per batch?
Quick prep on the stovetop produces 4 servings per batch, covering multiple dinners in a single cooking session. You're optimizing time by batch-cooking one meal that spans several days.
Is Turkey Taco Skillet good for muscle gain?
At 38g protein and 375 calories per serving, this recipe supports muscle gain phases where you need high protein intake with moderate calorie surplus. The 40g carbs per serving fuel training sessions and post-workout recovery.
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