Mexican Ground Turkey and Black Bean Skillet
A flavorful 20-minute Mexican skillet made with lean ground turkey, black beans, sweet bell pepper, and melted cheddar cheese. It is simple to throw together, packed with protein, and easily scaled for the whole family.
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Kelly + Lila
Kelly created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat…
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Place a large skillet over medium-high heat…
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat on the stove and add 1 tbsp of olive oil. Heat for 1 minute until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add 1
Add 1.33 lbs of ground turkey to the hot skillet. Break the meat apart with a wooden spoon and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and no pink remains.
Look for: browned and no pink remains
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Add 1 diced red bell pepper
Add 1 diced red bell pepper, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, and 0.5 tsp salt to the turkey. Stir well and cook for 3 minutes until the pepper begins to soften.
Look for: the pepper begins to soften
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Drain and rinse 1
Drain and rinse 1.5 cups of black beans, then add them to the skillet along with 1 cup of salsa. Stir everything together and cook for 3 minutes until heated through.
Look for: heated through
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Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese…
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to low, and let sit for 2 minutes until the cheese is completely melted.
Look for: the cheese is completely melted
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Divide into 4 equal portions and top…
Divide into 4 equal portions and top each serving with 1 tbsp of sour cream and fresh cilantro before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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