Description
Flavor-Packed Ground Turkey Taco Meat
Lean, zesty, and perfect for Taco Tuesday!
By Beau – Feastical
Ingredients
For the Turkey Taco Meat
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24 oz ground turkey (93% lean recommended)
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3 tbsp chili powder
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4 tsp ground cumin
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2 tsp ground paprika
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2 tsp salt
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
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1 cup water
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2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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3 tsp brown sugar
Optional Add-Ins
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½ tsp smoked paprika or chipotle powder (for smoky depth)
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1 can black beans or corn (drained)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink (6–8 minutes). Don’t stir constantly—let it brown slightly to develop flavor.
In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne.
Sprinkle the spice mix over the cooked turkey. Add water, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Let the mixture simmer 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces into a thick, glossy sauce that coats the turkey.
If using black beans, corn, or additional vegetables, stir them in during the last few minutes of simmering.
Notes
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To reduce spice, omit cayenne or reduce chili powder to 2 tbsp.
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Prevent dryness: cook turkey until just done, and don’t skip the water.
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Instant Pot: Sauté turkey, add remaining ingredients, cook on high pressure 5 minutes.
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Slow Cooker: Brown turkey first, add all ingredients, cook Low 4–6 hours or High 2–3 hours.