Best Lean Spicy Taco Meat Recipes

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Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces 93%-lean ground beef
8 ounces 99%-lean ground turkey breast
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles, preferably Rotel brand (see Shopping Tip), or 1 1/4 cups petite-diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile or 1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

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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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces 93%-lean ground beef
8 ounces 99%-lean ground turkey breast
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles, preferably Rotel brand (see Tip), or 1 1/4 cups petite-diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile, or 1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

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.
Tips & Notes
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
Per serving: 98 calories; 2 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 35 mg cholesterol; 3 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 17 g protein; 1 g fiber; 243 mg sodium; 26 mg potassium.
Exchanges: 3 1/2 very lean meat

Lean and Spicy Taco Meat image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounce(s) beef, lean ground
8 ounce(s) turkey, lean ground, breast, 99% lean
1/2 cup(s) onion(s), chopped
10 ounce(s) tomatoes, canned, diced, with green chilies, or 1 1/4 cups of petite diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
1/2 teaspoon chipotle seasoning, salt-free, or 1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried

Steps:

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.
servings: 6
Nutritional Info (Per serving):
Calories: 98, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 243mg, Dietary Fiber: 1g, Total Fat: 2g, Carbs: 3g, Cholesterol: 35mg, Protein: 17g