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 my 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
Fresh and Easy Taco Meat
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
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In a large skillet, brown ground meat.
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Drain excess liquid.
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Add all chopped veggies and seasonings.
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Saute over medium heat until just crisp tender, about 3-5 minutes.
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Serve!
Today I was planning to make my own recipe of taco. But when I saw your recipe I changed my plans. The meayt is so easy to make and so fresh. Yummy.
Loved 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?
It 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.