Healthy Latin American Recipes Healthy Mexican Recipes Healthy Taco Recipes Healthy Beef Taco Recipes Lean & Spicy Taco Meat 4.8 (5) 5 Reviews A combination of lean ground beef and ultra-lean ground turkey breast makes a less-greasy filling. Bypass taco-seasoning packets in favor of making your own full-flavored filling. By Katie Webster Katie Webster Katie Webster is a freelance recipe developer, food photographer and author of the blog HealthySeasonalRecipes.com, where she shares easy and nutritious recipes for busy families. Her recipes have appeared in EatingWell, Fitness, Parents, Parenting and several Edible Communities publications. Her recipes and photography have been featured on popular online sites, including Kitchn and Parade. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 22, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD As EatingWell’s former dietitian and nutrition advisor, Sylvia Geiger worked closely with the culinary and editorial team to ensure that our recipes are not only delicious, but also meet the nutrition parameters we have set for ourselves. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings, about 1/2 cup each Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Low Added Sugar Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 8 ounces 93%-lean ground beef 8 ounces 99%-lean ground turkey breast ½ cup chopped onion 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles, preferably Rotel brand (see Tip), or 1 1/4 cups petite-diced tomatoes ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile, or 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon dried oregano Directions Place beef, turkey and onion in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain off fat. Wipe out the pan. Return the meat to the pan and add tomatoes, cumin, ground chipotle (or chili powder) and oregano. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated, 3 to 6 minutes. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Reheat just before serving. Tip: Look for Rotel brand diced tomatoes with green chiles--original or mild, depending on your spice preference--and set the heat level with either ground chipotle chile (adds smoky heat) or chili powder (adds rich chili taste without extra spice). Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2007 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 108 Calories 4g Fat 3g Carbs 15g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size about 1/2 cup Calories 108 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 3g 1% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 2g Protein 15g 30% Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 1g 3% Cholesterol 42mg 14% Vitamin A 70IU 1% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Folate 3mcg 1% Sodium 252mg 11% Calcium 7mg 1% Iron 1mg 8% Magnesium 2mg 1% Potassium 26mg 1% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved