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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.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • 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

  1. 1Combine the chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, and dried oregano in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. 2Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute, then add the ground turkey and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon, until no longer pink and lightly browned.
  3. 3Dice the onion and add it to the skillet with the turkey, stirring frequently and cooking for 3–4 minutes over medium heat until the onion is softened and translucent.
  4. 4Add the reserved spice mixture to the skillet and stir constantly for 1–2 minutes over medium heat until fragrant.
  5. 5Drain the black beans, then add them to the skillet along with the Rotel tomatoes (with juices) and frozen corn, stirring to combine. Cook for 3–4 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through and the flavors have melded.
  6. 6While the mixture heats, slice the green onions. Stir the green onions into the skillet just before dividing.
  7. 7Divide the turkey taco skillet evenly into 4 airtight containers while hot, then cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.

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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Common questions

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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