Classic Lazy Night Ground Turkey Dinner
This classic ground turkey dinner is perfect for a lazy night. It's packed with flavor, easy to make, and comes together quickly for a satisfying meal.
Equipment
- large skillet
- Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- fresh cilantro Optional: for serving
- shredded cheese Optional: for serving
- sour cream Optional: for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart, and drain any excess grease.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened (3-5 minutes), then stir in minced garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, black beans, and frozen corn; stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes to meld flavors, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and serve hot once the mixture is heated through and flavors are well combined.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of hot sauce or a squeeze of lime juice before serving. This dish is also great for meal prepping and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.