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Gluten Free Turkey Taco Mac Skillet

  • Author: Liz Willis

Description

A warm and hearty weeknight meal all made in one pot for minimal effort and maximum comfort 

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 3 cups brown rice pasta shells (or brown rice elbows)
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey (93/7) (or sub lean ground beef)
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2–3 cloves of garlic, minced (or sub 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1 packet of gluten free taco seasoning (McCormick brand or Thrive Market are gluten free) or 2 tablespoons of my homemade taco seasoning
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup your favorite red salsa
  • 2 cups low sodium broth (chicken, beef, or vegetable)
  • 1 – 14 oz can petite diced tomatoes with juices
  • Optional: 1 – 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • Optional: 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar or monterey jack cheese (regular or dairy free)

Optional Toppings and Serving suggestions: Avocado, Sour Cream, Cilantro, Salsa, Tortilla Chips

Instructions

  1. In a large, high sided skillet or saucepan, brown 1 lb ground turkey. Break up the meat and cook until no pink remains.
  2. Add to the ground turkey, 1 small diced yellow onion and 2 cloves of minced garlic (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder) and sauté for one minute.
  3. Add 1 packet of taco seasoning (do not add water called for on the packet), 1 cup enchilada sauce, 1 cup water or reduced sodium broth, 1/2 cup salsa, 1 can of petite diced tomatoes (undrained), and 1 can drained and rinsed beans, if using, and 2 cups brown rice pasta shells. Stir to combine.
  4. Bring to a simmer over low-medium heat. Put the lid on and simmer for 10 minutes (or however long the package of pasta indicates the cook time for your shape of pasta to be). Stir halfway through so that the bottom doesn’t stick. Add more time if necessary for the pasta to cook JUST until al dente.
  5. After the pasta has finished cooking, the dish is finished. Taste for salt.
  6. Optional: With the heat off: top with 3/4 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey jack cheese or vegan cheddar cheese (more if desired) and place lid back on the skillet until cheese is melted. Serve and top with desired toppings.

Notes

Enchilada sauce and Taco Seasoning: Depending on the brand of enchilada sauce and taco seasoning, your mixture may be more or less runny and more or less salty. It’s important to taste for salt at the end to make sure your preferences are met.

To make this recipe dairy free: use your favorite dairy free cheese 

Find it online: https://www.goodandwellglutenfree.com/?p=1469