Taco Meat

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Taco Meat

Yield: 6 servings

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 20 Min

This incredibly flavorful staple is excellent to add to tacos, enchiladas, nachos, etc. featuring a homemade taco seasoning! This recipe makes 6 servings (one serving = 100g or 4 oz of taco meat).

Ingredients

Meat

• 1 lb. 99% lean ground turkey
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 3 tbsp brown sugar

Taco Seasoning

• 3 tsp chili powder
• 3 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp ground paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, stir to combine all the taco seasoning ingredients.
2. Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and set to medium heat.
3. Add turkey and break up the meat for about 5 minutes, or until no pink is visible.
4. Add the taco seasoning to the pan, then pour in the water and stir to combine.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for about 3-4 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
6. Stir the apple cider vinegar and brown sugar into the skillet.
7. Let simmer for another 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat.

Notes

Feel free to swap out the ground turkey for ground chicken, ground pork, or ground beef.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

122

Fat

2 g

Sat. Fat

0 g

Carbs

8 g

Fiber

1 g

Net carbs

7 g

Sugar

6 g

Protein

18 g

Sodium

66 mg

Cholesterol

42 mg