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Ground Turkey Tacos

These Ground Turkey Tacos are easy, healthy, and perfect for meal prep! Fewer than 200 calories per serving and loaded with protein and fiber.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 191kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound extra lean ground turkey can use higher fat for more flavor/moisture
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 large green bell pepper diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt more to less to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup water or broth*
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Instructions

  • Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium/medium-high heat.
  • Once hot, add in turkey, onion, bell peppers, and spices.
  • Cook, breaking up meat as you go along, until meat is no longer pink and the veggies are tender.
  • Once the meat is almost fully cooked, stir in 1/4 cup water, and simmer until thickened.
  • Taste and re-season, if necessary, and serve!
  • Serving ideas: hard/soft taco shell, living lettuce for lettuce cups, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, greek yogurt, salsa, beans, corn, cilantro, etc!
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Notes

*Because these are so low in fat, these aren't going to be as tender as beef tacos, but the water helps keep these moist. 
**These can easily be doubled, etc!

Nutrition

Serving: 1scoop | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 793mg | Potassium: 407mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3865IU | Vitamin C: 86.6mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3.4mg

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