5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Turkey Taco Meat
One of the biggest takeaways from my recent reader survey: You want dinner recipes that are easy, healthy, and fast. This one for Slow Cooker Turkey Taco Meat is ALL of the above.
It comes from Michelle Dudash, a Cordon Bleu-certified chef, registered dietitian, and the author of Clean Eating For Busy Families.
Put five ingredients in the slow cooker, then set out a variety of toppings, and you’re done. It’s also a perfect meal for doubling and freezing for later.
Slow Cooker Turkey Taco Meat
Put five ingredients in the slow cooker, then set out a variety of toppings, and you're done. It's also a perfect meal for doubling and freezing for later.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1/2 6- ounce can tomato paste
- 1 small onion, diced 1/4 inch (about a cup)
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, use GF if desired
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon Mexican-seasoning blend
- 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a slow cooker.
- Cook for 4-5 on the LOW setting.
- Serve in tortillas with your favorite toppings,
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 111Cholesterol: 41mgSodium: 363mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0.5gProtein: 15g
Photo by Michelle Dudash, RDN.
Recipe reprinted with permission from Michelle Dudash, RDN.
Whoo – that was good stuff! Although with the salt in the taco seasoning I threw together and the soy sauce, it was a touch too salty.
Oh, and I totally made this in my Dutch oven.
What type of spices would be in a mexican blend?
Usually paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic. Basically “taco seasoning” like you’d get in the packet but a homemade version. Here’s the one I use: http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/homemade-mild-taco-seasoning/693fc49a-2aff-44bd-9eff-ad51a5f30f42
What size crockpot did you use? I saw in the intro that you can double this and freeze it, would this affect the cooking instructions at all? Thanks!
Hi Jill–I have a standard-size slow cooker and two batches would easily fit in it. I’m not sure if it would affect cooking time, but I would think 4-5 hours on LOW would still work. Just check it partway through to see how it’s doing. I give mine a good stir halfway through and then mashed it up at the end (along with a half-can of refried beans).
Do you cook the turkey prior to placing it in the crock pot?
Nope–it cooks in the slow cooker. Easy-peasy!
Have you ever put the ground turkey in frozen? If yes, how did you adjust for it? Thanks!
I have not tried this with frozen ground turkey.
omg this was so good! I made this yesterday and my picky family inhaled it! I used 99% fat free turkey and it was yummy!
Thanks for sharing! Can I cook on high instead to speed things up?
Hi Liz–I haven’t tried that but I image you could!
I have tomato paste in a tube and was wondering how much to put in, I dont have a can.
Hi Amanda–You’re looking for three ounces. I did a little research online and it looks like a typical 6-ounce can has about 10 tablespoons, so you’d want to put in 5 tablespoons.
Outstanding recipe! Made these other night and this has become one of my favorite crockpot recipes. The family loved it.
I modified the recipe slightly by adding about half of a yellow onion, finally chopped.
Tip: last 30 minutes of cooking I went in with a teaspoon and scooped out the small amount of standing oil from the turkey.
Great addition with the onion and also removing excess oil. Glad you like it!