Seasoned Ground Turkey for Tacos
Seasoned Ground Turkey for Tacos brings a balanced, taco-truck style profile with warm chili and cumin, a gentle kick of cayenne, and a subtle sweet-tang from cider vinegar and brown sugar. It’s juicy and flavorful, perfect for taco night, burrito bowls, or nacho toppings when you want something lighter but still deeply spiced.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Seasoned Ground Turkey for Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne.
- 3
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, stirring to break up clumps, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the spice mixture and water. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the cider vinegar and brown sugar; simmer until the flavors combine, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 6
Transfer to a serving bowl.
- 7
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 37.55 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 1.31 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 7.08 g 3%
- Total Fat 0.87 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 24.72 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.12 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 3.92 g --
- Added Sugars 1.67 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 36.26 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.2 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 106.36 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 3.15 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.78 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Seasoned Ground Turkey for Tacos is made with 11 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 37.55 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Seasoned Ground Turkey for Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, Dried Oregano. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Seasoned Ground Turkey for Tacos?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 37.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Seasoned Ground Turkey for Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Seasoned Ground Turkey for Tacos healthy?
- Seasoned Ground Turkey for Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 37.55 calories and 1.31 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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