Lean & Spicy Taco Meat

Rating: 4.75 stars
5 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

A combination of lean ground beef and ultra-lean ground turkey breast makes a less-greasy filling. Bypass taco-seasoning packets in favor of making your own full-flavored filling.

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Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2007

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total:
30 mins
Servings:
6

Nutrition Profile:

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Ingredients

Directions

  • Place beef, turkey and onion in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain off fat. Wipe out the pan. Return the meat to the pan and add tomatoes, cumin, ground chipotle (or chili powder) and oregano. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated, 3 to 6 minutes.

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Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Reheat just before serving.

Tip: Look for Rotel brand diced tomatoes with green chiles--original or mild, depending on your spice preference--and set the heat level with either ground chipotle chile (adds smoky heat) or chili powder (adds rich chili taste without extra spice).

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: about 1/2 cup
Per Serving:
108 calories; protein 14.9g; carbohydrates 3g; dietary fiber 0.8g; sugars 1.7g; fat 3.9g; saturated fat 0.5g; cholesterol 41.7mg; vitamin a iu 70.1IU; vitamin c 1mg; folate 3mcg; calcium 7.3mg; iron 1.4mg; magnesium 2.1mg; potassium 25.7mg; sodium 252.2mg.
Exchanges:

3 1/2 lean meat

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