Ground Turkey Taco Meat

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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.

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A platter of four ground turkey meat tacos, served with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, and lime wedges
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
3
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings

  • 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

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make ground turkey taco meat

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  2. Combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne in a small bowl.

    A small glass bowl with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne

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  3. 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.

    A large pan with cooked ground turkey

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  4. Stir in spice mixture and water. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.

    A large pan of seasoned ground turkey with water

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  5. Stir in cider vinegar and brown sugar; simmer until flavors combine, 3 to 4 minutes.

    A large pan of cooked ground turkey taco meat

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  6. Transfer to a serving bowl.

    A serving bowl of ground turkey taco meat

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  7. Serve and enjoy!

    A platter of four ground turkey meat tacos, served with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, and lime wedges

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

201 Calories
10g Fat
6g Carbs
21g Protein
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.