Cheesy Tex-Mex Turkey and Orzo Skillet
with Tortilla Crumble and Sour Cream- Wheat
- Milk
- Wheat
- Crustaceans
- Soy
- Milk
- Sesame
- Fish
- Sulphites
- Mustard
- Egg
- May contain traces of allergens
- Peanuts
- Tree nuts
Say hello to this satisfying meal — hearty and full of flavour, it's a fiesta for the taste buds! Ground turkey is cooked with zesty Mexican seasoning before being finished in a skillet with orzo, sweet peppers and cheesy tortilla crumble topper.
Ingredients
250 g
Ground Turkey
170 g
Orzo
(Contains: Wheat)
1 unit
Sweet Bell Pepper
1 unit
Green Onion
½ cup
Cheddar Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
85 g
Tortilla Chips
2 tbsp
Tomato Sauce Base
(May be present: Wheat, Crustaceans, Soy, Milk, Sesame, Fish, Sulphites, Mustard, Egg)
2 unit
Beef Broth Concentrate
1 tbsp
Mexican Seasoning
(May be present: Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites, Tree nuts, Wheat, Milk, Mustard)
1 tsp
Garlic Salt
(May be present: Wheat, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites, Tree nuts)
28 g
Baby Spinach
Not included in your delivery
0.13 tsp
Salt*
1 tbsp
Butter*
(Contains: Milk)
0.06 tsp
Pepper*
1 tbsp
Oil*
Nutrition facts
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- Add 6 cups water and 1 tsp salt to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add orzo to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min.
- Reserve 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) pasta water, then drain and return orzo to the same pot, off heat.
- Add half the garlic salt and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter. Stir until melted, 1-2 min. Cover and set aside.
- Meanwhile core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Thinly slice green onion.
- Roughly chop spinach.
- Cut open one end of tortilla chip package. Using a rolling pin or pot, crush chips in packaging until approx. 1/2 inch in size.
- Add crumbled chips and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil to an unlined baking sheet.
- Season with 1 tsp (2 tsp) Mexican Seasoning. Toss to coat.
- Bake in the middle of the oven, stirring halfway through, until toasted and fragrant, 2-3 min.
- Heat a large oven-proof pan over medium-high heat.
- When the pan is hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then turkey and peppers.
- Cook, breaking up turkey into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 5-6 min.**
- Add broth concentrates, tomato sauce base, remaining garlic salt, remaining Mexican Seasoning and 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) reserved pasta water. Stir to combine.
- Add orzo and spinach to the pan with meat.
- Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine. (NOTE: If you don't have an oven-proof pan, carefully transfer mixture to an 8x8-inch baking dish [9x13-inch for 4 ppl]).
- Sprinkle tortilla crumble over top.
- Sprinkle cheese over top.
- Bake in the middle of the oven until cheese is melted, 3-5 min.
- Divide baked orzo between bowls.
- Dollop sour cream over top.
- Sprinkle green onions over top.
If you've opted to get turkey, cook it in the same way the recipe instructs you to cook the beef. Disregard instructions to drain excess fat.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: Most reviewers enjoyed the overall taste, though some found the Tex-Mex flavour mild and suggested adding extra Mexican seasoning for a bolder result.
- Ease of prep: The dish comes together easily, though some reviewers noted it uses more pots and pans than expected for a simple weeknight meal.
- Suggestions: Add extra cheese and a dollop more sour cream to round out the dish; some reviewers also suggested fresh jalapeños on top for a flavour boost.
- Leftovers: This recipe makes a generous amount, and several reviewers noted it kept well for meals the next day.
- Tortilla crumble: Some reviewers enjoyed the crunchy topper, while others found the texture unnecessary — consider adjusting the amount to your preference.
