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Healthy Ground Turkey Tacos

Make the best turkey taco meat packed with zesty Southwestern flavor, lean protein, and plenty of veggies. These healthy ground turkey tacos are the ultimate make-ahead weeknight recipe!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Sandwiches, Burgers & Wraps
Cuisine: Southwestern
Servings: 4
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup finely diced red onion (about ¼ large red onion)
  • ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper (about ½ pepper)
  • 16 oz. ground turkey (93/7) (see note)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (more to taste)
  • ⅓ cup water (more if needed)
  • Tortillas, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream for serving

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. If you’re using a nonstick skillet, you may not need oil.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Add onion, bell peppers, and ground turkey. Cook, breaking up the meat, until the meat is no longer pink and the vegetables are cooked.
    ½ cup finely diced red onion, ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper, 16 oz. ground turkey (93/7)
  • Add flour and taco seasoning and stir to combine, continuing to cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until spices are fragrant.
    1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • Stir in water, and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue to simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until water is mostly evaporated, about 10 minutes. You can keep this at a low simmer, partially covered, until you’re ready to serve, adding more water if necessary to keep the mixture from drying out.
    ⅓ cup water

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Notes

  • Taco seasoning: Omit the flour in this recipe if you're using store-bought taco seasoning. Many packaged taco seasonings already contain thickeners (ours does not).
  • Ground meat alternatives: Lean ground beef or a 50/50 combination of beef and turkey can be substituted for the turkey.
  • Nutrition note: Nutrition information is for meat mixture only and does not include tortillas or toppings. Each serving is about ⅔ cup, or enough for about 2 tacos each.
  • Make-ahead: The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. Cool the mixture and store it in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months.
  • Recipe updated 11/30/2022.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.66cup | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 784IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg

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