The short version
A single-pan rice dinner with ground turkey, black beans, enchilada sauce and melted cheese. Serves 4 · estimated 30 minutes including prep. A deep lidded skillet is needed; ready-cooked rice is part of the timing shortcut.
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- One-Pot & Casserole RecipesA single-pan rice dinner with ground turkey, black beans, enchilada sauce and melted cheese.
- Know before you startA deep lidded skillet is needed; ready-cooked rice is part of the timing shortcut.
Ingredient notes
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Before you shop. A deep lidded skillet is needed; ready-cooked rice is part of the timing shortcut.
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Turkey Enchilada Rice Skillet
A single-pan rice dinner with ground turkey, black beans, enchilada sauce and melted cheese.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Serves
- 4
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Equipment
- 12-inch stainless steel skilletSee our pick →
- 8-inch chef’s knifeSee our pick →
- Instant-read food thermometerSee our pick →
Instructions
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Brown
Heat oil in a deep skillet. Cook pepper for 3 minutes, then add turkey and cumin. Cook for 8–10 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles.
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Simmer
Add beans, rice, enchilada sauce and water. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring twice; follow rice packet heating directions if longer.
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Check
Check turkey and rice mixture reaches 165°F / 74°C in several places. Add a splash of water if too thick.
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Melt
Scatter cheese over the top, cover and heat gently for 2 minutes until melted.
Recipe notes
- Timing: A deep lidded skillet is needed; ready-cooked rice is part of the timing shortcut. Preparation, preheating and any rest explicitly stated in this method are included in the total estimate. Follow doneness and package directions if they require longer.
- Recipe status: Newly authored for this collection and not yet kitchen-tested. Cooking times are estimates.
- Recipe-page cover: A text recipe card. The Pinterest pin uses an AI-generated editorial food illustration in the style of the earlier collection, not a photograph of a kitchen-tested dish.
- Nutrition: Not calculated for this recipe.
Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.
Equipment for this recipe
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12-inch stainless steel skillet
Wide enough to sear a pound of shrimp in one layer and then toss the pasta right in. Tri-ply heats evenly.
8-inch chef’s knife
One sharp, balanced knife handles 90% of weeknight prep.
Instant-read food thermometer
Check internal cooking and reheating temperatures.
Easy variations
- Extra vegetables: Replace half the bell pepper with sweetcorn.
- Larger batches: Scale ingredient quantities with the serving controls. Use sufficient pan or basket space and allow more time for extra batches; instruction text describes the base batch.
How to store and reheat
- For this recipe: Refrigerate promptly and use within 2 days because the dish contains cooked rice.
- Chill promptly: Refrigerate perishable food in shallow covered containers at 40°F / 4°C or below within 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F / 32°C. Follow the shorter storage period stated above or on an opened ingredient; previously cooked ingredients keep their original storage deadline.
- Reheating: If reheating cooked leftovers, heat the portion thoroughly to 165°F / 74°C. Keep cold toppings separate. Follow any stricter package directions.
Frequently asked questions
What should I know before making turkey enchilada rice skillet?
A deep lidded skillet is needed; ready-cooked rice is part of the timing shortcut.
Can I make it ahead?
Refrigerate promptly and use within 2 days because the dish contains cooked rice.
Has this recipe been kitchen-tested?
Not yet. This is a newly authored recipe with estimated timing. Check the stated doneness, safe internal temperatures where given, and ingredient package instructions.