Best Ground Turkey Taco Meat Recipes

GROUND TURKEY TACO MEAT

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This recipe has fewer calories because of the ground turkey and amazing flavor! It is a little spicy, but our family enjoys it this way. Because it has so much flavor, you cannot even tell it's not ground beef. It tastes great as a topping on baked potatoes as well as tacos. Enjoy!

Provided by adnerb78

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 26m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (12 ounce) package ground turkey
½ cup water
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar

Steps:

Mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne together in a small bowl.
Cook turkey in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring to break up clumps, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder mixture and water. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
Stir cider vinegar and brown sugar into the skillet. Simmer until flavors combine, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 62.7 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 663.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

GROUND TURKEY TACO MEAT

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I make this at least 4 times a month. We get our ground turkey in bulk at Costco in the 4 pack. This recipe is for one pack, but we usually double it since I use it for taco salads, while my husband throws it in a tortilla for a snack. IF YOU DON'T LIKE SPICY....change out the Rotel's variety to the the mild or the Mexican (tomatoes, lime, and cilantro) style. This is a basic recipe, so play with the spices and the Rotels for the taste you like. Ours never tastes the same, since some times we want the meat more spicy, and not so much others.

Provided by CookingBlues

Categories Poultry

Time 40m

Yield 10-12 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 (1 1/4 lb) package ground turkey
1 onion, diced
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies, like Original Rotel
1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes and habaneros, like Hot Rotel
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 teaspoon chili powder, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon Mexican chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
1/4 teaspoon white pepper, can use black if you don't have white on hand
1/2 cup dark beer

Steps:

In a skillet, add the meat and onions -- NO OIL. Brown the meat until almost no more pink, then add the garlic and finish cooking.
Drain the meat in a colander, and rinse with water.
Return the meat to the skillet and add the remaining ingredients. Stir together and let simmer until the beer cooks down.
Taste after it reduces by about half, and adjust the seasoning to taste.
Serve as tacos or on a salad, or store in the fridge or freezer until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 74.7, Sodium 556.7, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.9, Protein 17.5