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
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,
Nutrition
Photo by Michelle Dudash, RDN.
Recipe reprinted with permission from Michelle Dudash, RDN.
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Diane Stenglein says
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.
LB says
What type of spices would be in a mexican blend?
Sally says
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
Jill says
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!
Sally says
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).
Lisie says
Do you cook the turkey prior to placing it in the crock pot?
Sally says
Nope–it cooks in the slow cooker. Easy-peasy!
Sam says
Have you ever put the ground turkey in frozen? If yes, how did you adjust for it? Thanks!
Sally says
I have not tried this with frozen ground turkey.
Meghan says
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!
Liz Morgan says
Thanks for sharing! Can I cook on high instead to speed things up?
Sally says
Hi Liz–I haven’t tried that but I image you could!