Best 8 Mexican Turkey And Rice Bowl Recipes

MEXICAN GROUND TURKEY BOWL

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, bell pepper and turkey to the skillet. Cook, stirring often and breaking down the turkey in small bits with the spoon, until turkey is no longer pink (it will finish cooking after).
• Stir in rice, black beans, tomato sauce, salsa, chili powder and cumin. Reduce heat to low and cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring often, to let the flavor develop. If it starts to dry out, add a bit more tomato sauce or salsa, just enough to moisten.
• Turn off the heat, stir in lime juice and cilantro. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
• Serve immediately with more cilantro and some lime wedges; or pack in containers to eat later.

TURKEY FAJITA RICE BOWLS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to high. Combine the rice, 12/3 cups water and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and stir. Cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put 1 bell pepper strip and 2 outer rings from 1 onion slice in a blender; set aside. Brush the remaining bell peppers and onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss the turkey with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the fajita seasoning; season with salt and pepper.
• Grill the peppers and onion, turning halfway through, until tender and charred in spots, about 10 minutes. Remove the vegetables to a large bowl; add the lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and toss. Grill the turkey until marked and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board; slice into strips.
• Puree the reserved bell pepper and onion with 1/4 cup water, the cilantro and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the cilantro puree. Divide the rice among bowls; top with the turkey, vegetables, avocado, sour cream and pico de gallo.

TEX-MEX GROUND TURKEY AND RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions.
• While the rice cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the ground turkey, onion, and garlic and cook until the turkey is no longer pink.
• Stir in the rice, beans, beef broth, tomato sauce, tomatoes, corn, chili powder, salt, cumin, and ground pepper. Let cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes to let the flavors really come together.
• Top with shredded cheese and let cook for 2-3 more minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Garnish with your favorite toppings - tomatoes, shredded lettuce, salsa, sour cream, etc.

MEXICAN CASSEROLE WITH LEFTOVER TURKEY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, cumin, salt, and pepper. Saute until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add black beans, shredded turkey, 1 cup salsa, corn, water, and taco seasoning. Mix well. Cover and simmer until flavors meld, about 5 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix remaining 1 cup salsa with cooked rice and spread evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 10x15-inch baking pan. Pour turkey mixture over rice. Layer 1 cup Cheddar cheese over turkey mixture. Top with tortilla chips. Cover loosely with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and top with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.

WEEKDAY MEAL-PREP TURKEY TACO BOWLS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the peppers and onions and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened. Remove from pan, set aside.
• Add ground turkey to hot skillet. Break apart with a wooden spoon to separate.
• Season with taco seasoning, stir, cooking until meat has browned and cooked through.
• Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
• To assemble the taco bowls, add a base of rice to 4 food storage containers. Top each with a scoop of black beans, corn, salsa, cheddar cheese, cooked peppers and onions, and taco meat. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge.
• Store in the refrigerator (and enjoy any extras immediately). Can be kept refrigerated for up to 4 days.
• Enjoy!

INSTANT POT GROUND TURKEY AND RICE TACO BOWLS RECIPE

Steps:

• Press the SAUTE button.
• Once hot, pour in 2 Tablespoons of olive oil and add the ground turkey and onion. Cook for 5 minutes until onion starts to soften.
• Add the rice and the remaining Tablespoon of oil and toast uncooked rice for 1 minute.
• Dump in the salsa, canned corn, canned green chilies, black beans, and taco seasoning mix.
• Pour the chicken broth on top and make sure all the rice is covered by liquid.
• Lock the lid into place and turn the knob to sealing, not venting.
• Press the MANUAL (or PRESSURE COOK) button and set timer for 8 minutes.
• When done, do a quick release of the pressure by turning the knob to venting.
• When pressure has been released completely, open the lid and fluff the rice and mix everything together.
• Sprinkle the cheese on top of the ground turkey and rice mixture and let sit for a few minutes until it melts.
• Serve in bowls and top with your taco favorite toppings.

MEXICAN TURKEY AND RICE BOWL

Steps:

• Stir water and rice together in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and cook in the microwave on high for 8 minutes. Remove from the microwave, wait until water is fully absorbed, about 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
• While rice is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in just enough olive oil to coat the skillet. Add both bell peppers and garlic. Cook, stirring every so often, until the peppers are no longer hard and crunchy, about 10 minutes. Transfer peppers to a bowl.
• Add ground turkey to the skillet and reduce heat to medium. Cook turkey, crumbling it up as you stir, until no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes. Add cooked peppers, kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Mix until everything is incorporated and heated through. Serve over rice.

SPANISH RICE TURKEY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute rice and vermicelli in butter until golden brown. Gradually stir in the water, tomatoes and contents of rice seasoning packets. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the turkey, corn, sour cream and 1/2 cup cheese. Stir in rice mixture. , Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese (dish will be full). Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.