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Tex-mex Turkey

Poultry Classics
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes

Fill your home with the aroma of sizzling turkey, peppers and chiles.

Fill your home with the aroma of sizzling turkey, peppers and chiles.

Ingredients

 

  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper
  • 4 turkey tenderloin steaks (about 4 oz. each)
  • 1 cup chopped tomato (about 1 medium)
  • 1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper (about 1 medium)
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper (about 1 medium)
  • 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chiles, drained
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions (about 2)
Directions
  1. 1

    Combine the cumin, salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix well. Place the turkey steaks on a plate and sprinkle both sides with the cumin mixture.

  2. 2

    Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Place the turkey in the skillet and cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 10–12 minutes. Transfer the turkey to a warm platter. Cover with foil and set aside. Reserve the drippings in the skillet.

  3. 3

    Add the tomato, bell peppers, chiles and onions to the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1–2 minutes. Serve the vegetables with the turkey.

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Great Ideas

Great Ideas

Try this recipe with pork medallions, chicken breasts or other cuts of meat. Adjust the amount of chiles according to your tastes.

Serving Suggestion

Serving Suggestion

Pair with seasoned rice, guacamole, sour cream and salsa for an authentic Tex-Mex feast.

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