Tomato Turkey Tacos

GF DF NF SF May 1, 2026

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This is the meat dish I make the most often when I have guests over. It's just ground turkey sauteed with tomato paste and taco spices. It comes together in less than 15 minutes, and can easily be made while holding a conversation with friends or family. For what I normally pair along side this, check out my Cilantro Lime Brown Rice and Sauteed Fajita Peppers!

- 1.3 lb (590 g) Ground turkey, 93/7
- 1/4 cup (60 g) Lime juice
- 6 oz can (168 g) Tomato paste
- 2 tbsp (6 g) Cilantro, dried
- 2 tbsp (20 g) Paprika
- 1 tsp (6 g) Salt
- 1 tsp (3 g) Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp (3 g) Black pepper, ground
- 1/8 tsp (0.38 g) Cinnamon

1. Heat a medium pan over medium heat

2. When the pan is hot, add in the meat, and spread into a wide and thin "pancake". Cook without touching the meat for about 5 minutes to develop color on the underside

3. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon, and deglaze with lime juice

4. Cook until no longer pink. Add in the tomato paste and spices

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Servings: 5
~126 g
Calories: 225
Protein: 25 g
Fat: 11 g
Carbs: 11 g
Fiber: 3 g

Description

This is the meat dish I make the most often when I have guests over. It's just ground turkey sauteed with tomato paste and taco spices. It comes together in less than 15 minutes, and can easily be made while holding a conversation with friends or family. For what I normally pair along side this, check out my Cilantro Lime Brown Rice and Sauteed Fajita Peppers!

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Time

Prep Time:

5 minutes

Cook Time:

10 minutes

Total Time:

15 minutes

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Cost

Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:

$1.54

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Ingredients

Serving(s)

1.3 lb Ground turkey, 93/7
1/4 cup Lime juice
6 oz can Tomato paste
2 tbsp Cilantro, dried
2 tbsp Paprika
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Cumin, ground
1 tsp Black pepper, ground
1/8 tsp Cinnamon

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Instructions

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1. Heat a medium pan over medium heat
2. When the pan is hot, add in the meat, and spread into a wide and thin "pancake". Cook without touching the meat for about 5 minutes to develop color on the underside
3. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon, and deglaze with lime juice
4. Cook until no longer pink. Add in the tomato paste and spices

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Notes

1. I often pair together my Tomato Turkey Tacos, Cilantro Lime Brown Rice, and Sauteed Fajita Peppers

Nutrient	Meat	Rice	Veggies	Full Meal
Calories	225	166	75	466
Protein	24.6 g	6.7 g	3.1 g	34.4 g
Fat	10.7 g	2.1 g	2.0 g	14.8 g
Net Carbs	7.2 g	28.6 g	9.3 g	45.0 g
Fiber	3.3 g	2.4 g	5.0 g	10.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

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Servings: 5

Serving Size: ~126 g

Calories: 225

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Total Fat: 10.7g (14 %)

Saturated Fat: 2.7g (13 %)

Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.3g

Monounsaturated Fat: 3.5g

Cholesterol: 87mg (29 %)

Sodium: 563mg (24 %)

Total Carbohydrate: 10.5g (4 %)

Fiber: 3.3g (12 %)

Net Carbs: 7.2g

Total Sugar: 4.9g

Protein: 24.6g (49 %)

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Vitamin B12: 1.41mcg (59 %)

Vitamin D: 0.47mcg (2 %)

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Calcium: 67mg (5 %)

Iron: 3.84mg (21 %)

Magnesium: 54mg (13 %)

Potassium: 801mg (17 %)

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Glycemic Index

:

31.1

Glycemic Load

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2.9

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