Ground Turkey Taco Meat

Transform your taco night with this flavorful Ground Turkey Taco Meat recipe, a lighter yet equally delicious alternative to traditional beef tacos. Packed with aromatic spices like chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin, and enhanced with a zesty squeeze of fresh lime juice, this one-pan recipe delivers incredible depth of flavor in just 25 minutes. A touch of tomato paste and chicken broth keeps the turkey tender and juicy, while fresh cilantro adds a vibrant finishing touch. Perfect for tacos, taco salads, or even burrito bowls, this versatile and healthy dish is sure to become a family favorite. Easy to make, loaded with protein, and customizable to your preferences, it's a go-to recipe for quick weeknight meals or festive gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 1 lime
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Chop the onion into small dice and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Step 7

Add the tomato paste and stir to coat the meat evenly.

Step 8

Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it simmer for about 3 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed and the flavors meld together.

Step 9

Squeeze the juice of one lime over the turkey mixture and stir to combine.

Step 10

Chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle over the turkey taco meat just before serving.

Step 11

Serve the turkey taco meat in taco shells, tortillas, or over a bed of lettuce for a taco salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	871.8 grams (871.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	966

Total Fat 48.50g	62%
Saturated Fat 12.60g	63%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 322mg	107%
Sodium 3133mg	136%
Total Carbohydrate 41.90g	15%
Dietary Fiber 10.60g	38%
Total Sugars 12.90g
Protein 92.90g	186%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 155mg	12%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 966mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.7%

Protein: 38.1%

Carbs: 17.2%