One of the biggest takeaways from my recent reader survey (if you haven’t taken it yet, head on over!): 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. She just launched an online program called the Clean Eating Cooking School that includes monthly meal plans, recipes, weekly grocery lists, video tutorials, and tons of resources to not only simplify cooking–but also make you a better, more confident cook. It covers breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, desserts, and entertaining.
Michelle gave me a peek at one of the monthly plans, and my immediate reaction was: This looks amazing–and my family would eat all of it! I especially loved this 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.
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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
Recipe reprinted with permission from Michelle Dudash, RDN.
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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.