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Spicy Ground Turkey Tacos (or Ground Chicken Tacos!)
Spicy Turkey Tacos - An easy, healthy, versatile and delicious taco meat recipe made with either ground turkey or ground chicken.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 16 tacos
Calories: 178 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
South American , American , Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil or butter
- 1 medium onion peeled and chopped
- 5-6 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 pounds ground turkey or ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoon ground smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 16 Flour, corn, or low carb tortillas
- Possible Garnishes: Pico de gallo salsa, avocado, guacamole, Cotija cheese, limes
Instructions
- Set a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the oil. Once hot, add in the chopped onion, garlic, and cilantro. Sauté for 3-4 minutes to soften the onions.
- Then add in the ground turkey (or ground chicken) along with the ancho chile, cumin, paprika, salt, and tomato paste.
- Stir and break the ground meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Continue to cook and brown the taco meat for 5-7 minutes.
- Once the taco meat is cooked through, spoon it into tortillas and garnish with your favorite taco toppings.
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Notes
- Leftovers: Let the taco meat cool and place in an airtight and/or freezer-safe container.
- Keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Store in the freezer for up to 3 months, and defrost in the fridge overnight before reheating in a skillet or microwave.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1taco
Calories
178kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
549mg
(23%)
Potassium
260mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
342IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1taco | |
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 549mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 342IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.