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Healthy Taco Meat

This healthy taco meat is something I could make with my eyes closed. Some vegetable additions make this budget AND waist-friendly!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Calories 371kcal
Author Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large red onion, diced small
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced small
  • 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, diced small
  • 1 pound ground beef sirloin (90/10)
  • 20 ounces ground turkey (93/7)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons taco seasoning (more to taste – my [homemade taco seasoning]
  • 3/4 cup water (more if needed)

Instructions

  • In a very large, high-sided skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion, bell peppers, ground beef and ground turkey. Cook, breaking up the meat, until the turkey is no longer pink and the vegetables are cooked.
  • Add flour and taco seasoning and stir to combine, continuing to cook for 1-2 minutes or until spices are fragrant.
  • Stir in water, and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue to simmer over medium-low heat stirring occasionally until water is mostly evaporated. You can keep this at a low simmer, partially covered, until you’re ready to serve — you may need to add more water if it starts to look dry.

Notes

  • If you use a nonstick skillet, you can probably omit the oil in this recipe.
  • If you want, use all ground beef or all ground turkey.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 8 | Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 402mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g