Sugar-Free Flavorful Turkey Taco Meat
Skip the sugar but keep all the flavor with this **Sugar-Free Flavorful Turkey Taco Meat**! This quick and easy recipe is packed with bold spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, perfectly balanced with a hint of zesty lime juice for an irresistible taco filling. Made with lean ground turkey and sautéed onions and garlic, it’s a healthier, low-carb, and gluten-free option that doesn’t skimp on taste. Whether you stuff it in taco shells, layer it over a salad, or wrap it in a burrito, this versatile, crowd-pleasing dish is ready in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra pop of flavor and enjoy a wholesome spin on a taco night favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.25 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until aromatic.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Use a spatula to break it apart into small crumbles as it cooks.
Cook the turkey until it is no longer pink and is well browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Once the turkey is cooked, lower the heat to medium. Sprinkle the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes over the turkey. Stir well to coat the meat evenly with the spices.
Pour in the water and lime juice. Stir to combine and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated and the flavor develops.
Taste the turkey mixture and adjust seasonings if needed.
Remove the skillet from heat. Optional: Stir in fresh cilantro before serving.
Serve the flavored turkey taco meat in taco shells, burritos, or over a salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.6 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 322 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 1607 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 88.5 g | 177% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 397 mg | 8% | |
*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.
