Mexican Ground Turkey Taco Meat (15-minute)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
176 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Mexican Ground Turkey Taco Meat (15-minute)
Description
The recipe features 93% lean ground turkey browned in a skillet, then combined with water, taco seasoning, and tomato paste to create a flavorful, slightly saucy base. Simmering allows the seasoning to concentrate and the mixture to thicken. Adding brown sugar introduces subtle sweetness, while apple cider vinegar adds a slight tang that rounds out strong seasonings. These steps yield a savory, balanced filling with tender turkey bits mixed with rich spices.
The taco meat is adaptable and can be used in various Mexican-inspired dishes such as tacos, salads, quesadillas, burritos, or taquitos. The cooking time is brief, around 15 minutes total, making it convenient for quick meal prep when a spicy, meat-forward component is desired.
The inclusion of common pantry ingredients and straightforward cooking method makes this recipe an accessible choice to produce flavorful ground turkey meat with a familiar taco seasoning profile.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground turkey 93% lean
- 1/4 cup water 60g
- 3 Tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1-2 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Grease a skillet and set to medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook for about 4-5 minutes, breaking into small pieces with a meat chopper or wooden spatula as you go until brown.
- Add the water, taco seasoning and tomato paste; stir. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for another 5 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Stir in brown sugar and apple cider vinegar (these aren't necessary but they help balance out the strong flavors of the taco seasoning and give this taco meat a more well-rounded flavor profile). Let simmer for another minute or two then remove from heat.
- Use turkey taco meat for tacos, salads, quesadillas, burritos, taquitos, etc!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of turkey (108g) | |
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.7g | 1% |
| Protein | 22.3g | 45% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2.1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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