Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle powder, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked or regular paprika
• 1 (15-ounce) can beans, such as black, kidney, or pinto, drained and rinsed
• Freshly ground black pepper or cayenne, to taste

Taco Toppings:

• Crushed tortilla chips
• Shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, or cotija cheese
• Shredded romaine lettuce or mixed salad greens
• Sour cream or Mexican crema
• Pico de gallo or salsa
• Guacamole or diced avocado
• Cilantro leaves
• Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and jalapeño and cook until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the turkey, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, chipotle powder, and paprika and sauté until turkey is crumbly and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the beans and continue cooking until warmed through. Taste and adjust seasoning.
2. Serve the turkey mixture alongside a buffet of desired accompaniments for eaters to pick and choose, or combine the turkey mixture with the desired accompaniments and toss together in a large serving bowl.