Low Carb Flavorful Turkey Taco Meat
Transform your taco night with this **Low Carb Flavorful Turkey Taco Meat**, a healthy, high-protein dish packed with vibrant Tex-Mex flavors. Succulent ground turkey is sautéed with fresh onions, bell peppers, and garlic, then seasoned with a bold blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano for a perfectly spiced kick. A splash of lime juice and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro add bright, zesty notes that bring the dish to life. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy meal is ideal for busy weeknights and versatile enough to serve in lettuce wraps, on salads, or even in low-carb bowls. Perfect for keto, paleo, and gluten-free diets, this recipe is a flavorful game-changer you’ll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
Instructions
Begin by finely chopping half an onion and one bell pepper, and mincing two garlic cloves. Set these aside.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 1 minute, until the garlic becomes aromatic.
Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add 1 pound of ground turkey to the pan. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, for about 5-6 minutes or until it is browned and mostly cooked through.
Stir in 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well to combine the spices with the turkey and vegetables.
Pour in 0.25 cup of water and stir to incorporate. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the liquid to reduce slightly.
Juice one lime and add the juice to the skillet, stirring to combine.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve the turkey taco meat in lettuce wraps, over a bed of greens, or as desired for a delicious, low-carb meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
910 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.9 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 322 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 1657 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 89.5 g | 179% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 627 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
