Ground Turkey Taco Bowl (38g Protein, One Pan)
Seasoned ground turkey over rice with black beans, corn, salsa, and avocado. 38g protein, 480 kcal. Better than Chipotle, made in one pan.
Ground Turkey Taco Bowl (38g Protein, One Pan)
Seasoned ground turkey over rice with black beans, corn, salsa, and avocado. 38g protein, 480 kcal. Better than Chipotle, made in one pan.
Nutrition Per Serving
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Ingredients
- 500g Ground turkey (93% lean)
- 200g Black beans (canned, drained)
- 100g Corn kernels
- 300g Brown rice (cooked)
- 120g Salsa
- 1 medium Avocado
- 1 Lime
- 1 tbsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- ½ tsp Smoked paprika
- to taste Salt & pepper
Instructions
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1
Season and cook turkey
Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add ground turkey and break into crumbles. Cook 5–6 minutes until browned. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
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2
Add beans & corn
Add drained black beans and corn to the turkey. Cook 3–4 minutes until heated through. The beans add fiber and extra protein.
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3
Prep toppings
Slice avocado. Cut lime into wedges. Warm the rice if needed.
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4
Build bowls
Divide rice between bowls. Top with the turkey-bean-corn mixture. Add salsa, sliced avocado, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Ground Turkey Taco Bowl — High Protein Mexican Bowl
This ground turkey taco bowl is the homemade version of your favorite burrito bowl — but with 38g protein, cleaner ingredients, and half the sodium of takeout. The homemade taco seasoning (chili, cumin, paprika, garlic) tastes better than any packet, and you control exactly what goes in.
At 480 calories, it's a complete, satisfying meal that hits every macro. The black beans add fiber and plant protein, the avocado provides healthy fats, and the whole thing comes together in one pan in 20 minutes. Make a triple batch for meal prep and eat better than Chipotle all week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why turkey instead of beef?
93% lean ground turkey has 27g protein per 100g with less saturated fat than ground beef. The taco seasoning adds so much flavor that most people can't tell the difference. It's also typically cheaper per serving.
Can I use chicken instead of turkey?
Ground chicken works identically — same protein, similar taste. Just make sure to get lean ground chicken (not the kind with skin ground in, which has much more fat).
How long does this keep for meal prep?
The turkey mixture keeps 4–5 days refrigerated. Store rice separately. Add avocado and lime fresh each day. This is one of the best meal prep recipes because the flavors actually improve overnight.
What other toppings work well?
Sour cream or Greek yogurt, shredded cheese, jalapeños, pickled red onion, cilantro, or shredded lettuce. A drizzle of hot sauce takes it to another level.
Can I make this lower carb?
Skip the rice and serve over cauliflower rice or shredded lettuce. This drops the carbs to about 20g while keeping protein the same. You can also double the avocado for extra healthy fats.
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