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Ground Turkey Taco Meat Recipe
Ground turkey taco meat provides amazing flavor with fewer calories than traditional beef, offering healthier alternatives that taste slightly different but equally satisfying. This lean protein option maintains authentic taco seasonings while reducing fat content and calories significantly. The preparation technique ensures moist, flavorful results despite turkey's naturally lean composition.
Your ground turkey tacos will have amazing flavor and fewer calories because of the ground turkey! It is a little spicy, but our family enjoys it this way. Because it has so much flavor, you cannot even tell it’s not ground beef. It tastes great in tacos or as a topping for baked potatoes.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
3
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Ingredients
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 ounces ground turkey
½ cup water
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne in a small bowl.
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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook, stirring to break up clumps, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in spice mixture and water. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
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Stir in cider vinegar and brown sugar; simmer until flavors combine, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Transfer to a serving bowl.
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Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 201 | Calories |
| 10g | Fat |
| 6g | Carbs |
| 21g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 3 | |
| Calories 201 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 10g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 14% |
| Cholesterol 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium 799mg | 35% |
| Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
| Protein 21g | 41% |
| Vitamin C 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium 50mg | 4% |
| Iron 3mg | 18% |
| Potassium 403mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
