Print

Easy Meal Prep Turkey Taco Bowls: Best 20-Minute Dinner

turkey taco bowls - featured image
Print Recipe

These Easy Meal Prep Turkey Taco Bowls are a quick, delicious, and forgiving meal prep solution. Ready in just 20 minutes, they feature seasoned ground turkey, black beans, and rice, and taste even better as the week goes on.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey (93/7)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced (about 3/4 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 1/2 cup salsa (mild or medium)
  • 1 cup dry brown rice (or white rice)
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
  • Fresh toppings of your choice (shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, sliced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice)

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup dry brown rice with 2 cups water or chicken broth and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40-45 minutes (or 18-20 minutes for white rice). Fluff with a fork when done.
  2. While the rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Break it up and cook for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink.
  4. Push the turkey to one side of the pan. Add the tomato paste to the empty space and cook for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Then stir it into the turkey along with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute until well coated and fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and salsa. Stir everything together, scraping up any browned bits. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Stir in the drained black beans and corn. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Divide the cooked rice among meal prep containers. Top with the turkey taco mixture. Let everything cool completely before sealing the lids.
  8. Store fresh toppings separately. When ready to eat, reheat the bowl, then add cold fresh toppings.

Notes

For best results, don’t overcook the turkey; cook just until no longer pink. Toast spices for 30 seconds before adding liquid to deepen flavor. Cool bowls completely before storing to prevent sogginess. Store fresh toppings separately and add after reheating.

Nutrition

Keywords: meal prep, turkey taco bowls, easy dinner, 20-minute meal, healthy, ground turkey, black beans, rice, taco bowls

Find it online: https://zestynora.com/easy-meal-prep-turkey-taco-bowls-best-20-minute-dinner/