I decided there had to be a way to achieve the same flavor without all the additives and decided to do a little digging. I came across a recipe that looked pretty promising and decided to give it a go. The kids absolutely devoured their dinner, and my husband and I were super pleased with the taco meat. I haven't purchased a single packet of the store bought stuff since discovering this little gem! It's really very easy and is equally delicious on beef or turkey. I've made a couple changes to the original recipe based on our preferences, so here's my adaptation.
Clean Eating Taco Meat
Serves 4-5
21 Day Fix: 1 Red
What you'll need:
1 Tbsp Chili Powder
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp Onion Powder
1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 tsp Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp Paprika
1 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
3/4 tsp Sea Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1-1.25 lb package Lean Ground Turkey or Beef
Combine all spices in a bowl, stir to combine.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the meat, and cook until lightly browned. Sprinkle the seasoning over the top and stir to combine. That's it! It's that easy!
This is the perfect amount to replace one packet of the store bought stuff. I just mix it together when I need it, but you could easily make a bunch and store it in an airtight container to keep on hand. If you do that, you'll need about 2 Tbsp per pound of meat. Keep in mind that you can also easily adjust the heat of this recipe by decreasing the chili powder, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
Serve along with any toppings you like. Our family really likes shredded romaine, homemade refried beans (another post for another day), fresh guacamole, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheese, salsa, and plain greek yogurt in place of sour cream. The fam eats them in tortillas, but I prefer mine as a nice big salad.
I hope you enjoy your next Clean Eating Taco Tuesday as much as we do!
**original recipe source Food Renegade**
