Easy to make and so versatile! You will love this recipe for Fresh and Easy Taco Meat!
This is a staple in our house – especially when I am eating Paleo or Whole30. I usually use ground chicken but ground turkey or beef works great too. You can hide all kinds of veggies in here. I used poblanos, red and green peppers, onions and on occasion chopped carrots and corn. Your kiddo’s will never know what hit them!
We spoon it onto chopped lettuce for taco salads, put in lettuce wraps for snacks and of course tortillas when we are not going all Paleo and stuff. ( i.e.: Saturday and Sunday 🙂
If you are using this recipe during your Whole30, make sure you check the labels on your spices so they are clean. No sugars or fillers. I am planning another Whole30 soon. Well, when I say ‘another’, what I mean is ‘another attempt.’ (chubby fingers making quotation marks).
I made it 20 some days on my last attempt before I fell into a vat of champagne at a Seahawks Super Bowl party. I wish I had a pic to share! There I was just walking along with my big glass of sparkling water, someone yelled ‘Touchdown Seahawks’! and bam! Head first into a bottle of bubbly! It was a sight to see my friends, but I am ready to try again only this time I’ll watch where the hell I’m walking.
This packs up great for lunches as well…better make a double batch to get you through the working week!
Check out all of my other flavorful and easy Whole30 recipes here!
NOTES:
- I used 70 percent lean ground chicken opposed to all white chicken breast.
- Spices vary – make sure and taste check as you season.
Clink!
Kathi
A easy and healthy taco filling with no store bought pack of spices1
- 1 pound ground chicken turkey or beef
- 1 poblano pepper chopped
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 1 red pepper chopped
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- salt and pepper to taste - I find this needs a good dose of salt
- pinch of chili pepper flakes optional
- In a large skillet, brown ground meat.
- Drain excess liquid.
- Add all chopped veggies and seasonings.
- Saute over medium heat until just crisp tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve!
Rusti says
August 6, 2018 at 4:54 pmI’ve made this now, probably 10 times. It’s my go to for tacos! I follow the recipe using beef 80%-85% and I’ve never had an issue with dryness. My kids have also never complained of spiciness. I do serve it with avocado though, maybe that helps.
Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says
August 6, 2018 at 5:43 pmSo glad you love it! So much healthier than packaged taco seasoning. p.s. Avocado helps EVERYTHING! Clink!
Fiona says
May 16, 2018 at 1:09 amI have just made this dish. I only added one teaspoon of chilli powder tasted it and thought it needed the second teaspoon. Now I’m wishing I did not add the second spoon in its entirety as it’s now too hot. Wish there was a way to tone chilli down.
Oh well lesson learnt.
Heather LaCroix says
January 2, 2017 at 11:48 pmLoved how easy this was and the flavor was good, but it was pretty dry. Is there any kind of sauce you could make for it?
Kathi Kirk says
January 2, 2017 at 11:52 pmIt could be the type of protein you are using. Did you use chicken breast or a mixture of chicken breast and chicken thigh? I use 70 percent lean ground chicken. If you are using a higher fat protein than it’s possible you are over cooking. Just some thoughts…it shouldn’t be dry. You could add some tomato sauce to moisten.