Chipotle Turkey Taco Filling

Health Staff
Updated
Calorie-cutting trick: Cover the onion so it caramelizes with less fat.

Yields: Makes: 12 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)

Prep Time time: 10 minutes

Cook Time time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 2 1/2 ground cumin

  • 2 chopped fresh oregano, plus leaves for garnish

  • 2 1.3-lb. packages ground turkey

  • 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped (about 1 1/2 Tbsp.)

  • 3 canned no-salt-added chopped tomatoes

  • 1 1/2 coarse salt

  • 2 coarsely ground black pepper

Nutrition

calories 185

fat 9g

saturated fat 2g

monounsaturated fat 0.0g

polyunsaturated fat 0.0g

protein 20g

carbohydrate 7g

fiber 2g

cholesterol 68mg

iron 2mg

sodium 419mg

calcium 44mg

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, warm oil over medium heat. Stir in onion, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to color, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in cumin and oregano.