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The BEST Taco Meat

This taco seasoning is the perfect combination of tender and flavorful.  It is perfect for filling tacos or in other dishes like stuffed peppers, enchiladas, or burritos.  This meat is naturally gluten free, dairy free, low carb, and kid friendly!
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 190kcal
Author: Kimber

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb ground turkey or ground beef
  • 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 tbsp taco seasoning- use this one to ensure gluten free! It is what makes these tacos SO GOOD!

Instructions

  • Sauté the meat in a large skillet over medium high heat, breaking up the meat and stirring, until no longer pink. Drain any excess liquid and return to the burner.
  • Add tomato sauce, tomato paste and seasoning and continue to cook stirring regularly until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the meat is coated in the tomato and seasoning.
  • Remove from heat, and serve as desired.  Enjoy!

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to a month.
Dietary Considerations:
This recipe is naturally gluten free, dairy free, low carb, and friendly for low carb and keto diets.
Nutrition facts are calculated with ground turkey and homemade taco seasoning.  They are provided based on my best estimation for the recipe and may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you make to the recipe.  I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use for the most accurate calculation.
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Nutrition

Serving: 4oz | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 324mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g