Fiesta Fry Pan Dinner Recipe
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Fiesta Fry Pan Dinner

By: Taste of Home's Fast Family Favorites 
"Taco seasoning mix adds fast flavor to this speedy skillet dish. Add salad and dessert, and the meal is ready."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (61)

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Original Recipe Yield 8 - 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey or beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a skillet, cook turkey and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain if necessary.
  2. Stir in taco seasoning, water, zucchini, tomatoes and corn; bring to a boil. Add rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  3. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand until the cheese is melted.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One 3/4-cup serving (prepared with ground turkey breast and reduced-sodium taco seasoning) equals 310 calories, 647 mg sodium, 57 mg cholesterol, 33 gm carbohydrate, 27 gm protein, 8 gm fat. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.
  • © 2002 Reiman Media Group, Inc.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2007 by adrienb   view full review
I tried this recipe as given and it was okay, a little bland. My family gave it the okay, so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2009 by SARAHCANADA   view full review
I chose to make this recipe because I had some ground turkey I wanted to use, and also found...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2008 by Mindy B   view full review
Great tasting fast meal! I only used 1/2 the taco seasoning and instead of zucchini I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2008 by KANLAN   view full review
I really enjoyed this recipe, quick and simple! Love that you can add extras without ruining...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2008 by Jaime   view full review
I have made this recipie twice. The only thing I add is a can of black beans. It is perfect...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2010 by ShannyBanany   view full review
I think this is going to be my new favorite filling for tacos! I used this as a filling for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2008 by MBAMom   view full review
Simple, tastes good, and doesn't break the budget. I didn't have zucchini so left out that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2008 by OneHappyFamilyInIdaho   view full review
I made this recipe almost as it is posted. Used ground beef and left out the onions because I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2007 by Angie   view full review
I think that an entire packet of taco seasoning would be a little over powering so I only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2007 by AngelGen   view full review
This dish was fantastic! I was worried about it being bland because ground turkey was the main...

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