Farm Fresh Meal Idea: Turkey Taco Skillet

Prices are based on the 03/23 Farm Fresh weekly ad.

Turkey Taco Skillet

Ingredients 

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 pkg taco seasoning mix
• 2 cups water
• 1 jar (16 oz) thick & chunky salsa
• 1 can (11 oz) Mexican-style corn
• 2 cups instant brown rice
• 1 cup shredded Mexican or taco cheese blend
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• Baked tortilla chips



Directions

1. Cook turkey in a large skillet over high heat, breaking up meat, 5 minutes or until browned. Stir in seasoning mix, water, salsa and corn; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover and remove from heat; let stand 12 to 15 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand 1 to 2 minutes to melt cheese.

2. Top rice mixture with lettuce, tomato and sour cream.

3. Serve with tortilla chips.

Price Breakdown

Perdue Ground turkey $2.50
Kraft Cheese $1.99
Chi-Chi’s salsa $2.79
Taco Bell seasoning mix $0.85
Libby’s Corn $0.79
Rice $2.39 ($1.20)
Lettuce $1.69 ($0.75)
Tomatoes $1.99lb ($1)
Total: $11.87 – from my stockpile, I would pay about $3

Thanks to Women’s Day for the recipe & photo!