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Healthy Ground Turkey Burrito Bowl - Fresh, Fast, and Satisfying

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Ground turkey (1 pound, 93% lean works best for moisture and flavor)
  • Cooked rice or quinoa (2 to 3 cups; brown rice for extra fiber)
  • Black beans (1 can, drained and rinsed)
  • Corn (1 cup; frozen, fresh, or canned and drained)
  • Bell pepper (1 large, diced)
  • Red onion (1/2 medium, diced)
  • Garlic (2–3 cloves, minced)
  • Taco seasoning (2–3 tablespoons; homemade or store-bought)
  • Tomato paste (1 tablespoon)
  • Low-sodium chicken or veggie broth (1/3 cup)
  • Lime (1, cut into wedges; plus zest if you like)
  • Olive oil or avocado oil (1–2 tablespoons)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Fresh cilantro (a small handful, chopped)
  • Salsa (your favorite; for topping)
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional for topping)
  • Shredded cheese (optional; cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
  • Avocado or guacamole (optional)
  • Jalapeño or hot sauce (optional, for heat)
  • Lettuce (optional; chopped romaine or mixed greens if you like a salad-style base)

Method
 

  1. Cook your base. Prepare rice or quinoa according to package directions. Fluff and keep warm. For extra flavor, squeeze in a little lime and stir in chopped cilantro.
  2. Prep the veggies. Dice the bell pepper and red onion. Mince the garlic. Rinse and drain the black beans. If using frozen corn, thaw it; if canned, drain it.
  3. Warm a skillet. Set a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon oil.
  4. Brown the turkey. Add the ground turkey and break it up with a spatula. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes.
  5. Add aromatics. Stir in the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  6. Season and simmer. Sprinkle in taco seasoning and tomato paste. Stir to coat the turkey and veggies. Pour in broth and let it simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened and saucy.
  7. Add beans and corn. Fold in black beans and corn. Cook 2 more minutes to warm through. Squeeze in half a lime and taste. Adjust salt, pepper, or seasoning as needed.
  8. Assemble bowls. Add a scoop of rice or quinoa to each bowl. Top with the turkey mixture.
  9. Finish with toppings. Add salsa, Greek yogurt or sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, and cilantro. Extra lime wedges and jalapeño slices if you like it spicy.
  10. Serve. Enjoy right away while warm, or let cool for meal prep containers.