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Cauliflower Rice Turkey Taco Skillet

A quick, low-carb skillet meal of seasoned ground turkey, vegetables, salsa, and cauliflower rice for an easy taco-flavored dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Small Bowl

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespooncanola oilor oil of choice
  • 1 oniondiced
  • 2 bell peppersdiced any color, I used red
  • 5 garlic clovesminced
  • 1 poundground turkeyyou can also use ground beef if you prefer
  • 1 heaping cupof fresh salsa
  • 4 cupscauliflower ricefrom one head of cauliflower or use pre made bagged cauliflower rice
  • 3 tablespoonstaco seasoningsee below or use your favorite taco seasoning
  • saltto taste
  • 1 tablespoonchili powder
  • 2 teaspoonspaprikaI like to use smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspooncumin
  • 1 teaspoonoregano
  • 1/2 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoononion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoonkosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoonred pepper flakes

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and heat until shimmering.
  • Add the diced onion and diced bell peppers to the skillet; season lightly with salt. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are soft and beginning to brown, about 8–10 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Push the onion and peppers to the edges of the pan, leaving space in the center. Add the 1 pound ground turkey to the center, break it up with a spatula, and cook, stirring and mixing with the vegetables, until no pink remains and the turkey is cooked through, about 5–10 minutes.
  • Add the taco seasoning. Either: - Add 3 tablespoons pre-made taco seasoning; or - Combine the following spices in a small bowl and add the mixture: 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Stir the seasoning into the skillet until fully incorporated.
  • Add 1 heaping cup fresh salsa and cook, stirring, for 1–2 minutes.
  • Add 4 cups cauliflower rice and stir until evenly combined with the meat and vegetables. Cook until the cauliflower rice is tender, about 2–3 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust salt as needed (salt to taste).
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Notes
You can use store bought or homemade cauliflower rice.
I used my own
taco seasoning
which I prefer, but you can use your favorite taco seasoning if you want.  Keep in mind some store bought taco seasonings have a very high salt content, so may make the dish saltier than intended.
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