If you’re anything like me, one of the challenges of healthier eating is keeping favorite family recipes on the menu while making them better for you. My family loves Tex-Mex style food like these taco bowls. I recently decided to switch up the usual ground beef in the chili topping for ground turkey and we liked them even more!
We all preferred the texture and flavor of the ground turkey and I couldn’t be more excited that we have a healthier option at meal time. In fact, I’m already planning to use turkey in some of our other favorite dishes. Did you know it has more protein, fewer calories and less total fat and cholesterol than chicken?
I used Honeysuckle White brand ground turkey in this dish (look for Shady Brook Farms if you’re on the East Coast) and I’ve already stocked my freezer with more for making quick weeknight dinners. I can’t wait to try using their turkey sausage and turkey breasts to transform more of our favorite meals. I also appreciate the fact that Honeysuckle White turkey products are raised without growth-promoting antibiotics but are available without a premium price tag.
The turkey chili for these taco bowls makes a pretty delicious meal on its own. But serving it with corn chips and your favorite taco toppings makes it even better!
I like to let my chili simmer while I prep and chop all of our toppings. We usually top our taco bowls with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, jalapenos, lettuce, fresh cilantro and sour cream. Chopped avocados and bell peppers are also great choices. I like to make a double batch of chili and freeze half for later. That way it’s ready to go on those especially hectic nights when I’m usually tempted to get take-out.
I love that this meal is so versatile. I serve all the toppings on the side and let everyone choose what they like. It’s surprising how willing my kids are to eat vegetables when I serve them this way. It’s also easy to control the amount of chips, cheese and sour cream that go into your taco bowl if you want to make it even healthier.
Turkey Chili Taco Bowls
2016-01-20 15:43:39
Serves 6
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
30 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
30 min
459 calories
46 g
30 g
28 g
12 g
9 g
408 g
604 g
7 g
0 g
16 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
408g
Servings
6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459
Calories from Fat 242
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g
43%
Saturated Fat 9g
44%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 604mg
25%
Total Carbohydrates 46g
15%
Dietary Fiber 10g
42%
Sugars 7g
Protein 12g
Vitamin A
46%
Vitamin C
39%
Calcium
27%
Iron
19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients
1 pound HoneySuckle White ground turkey or lean ground turkey
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash of cayenne pepper
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper, to taste
One bag of your favorite corn chips
Optional taco toppings, such as
Chopped lettuce
Diced tomato
Sliced green onion
Chopped cilantro
Sour cream
Shredded cheese
Sliced jalapeno
Chopped avocado
Shredded cheese
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and brown while breaking the meat apart with a wooden spoon.
When turkey is almost done, add the onions and garlic and cook a few minutes longer. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Stir in the beans and sugar, then season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
While the chili cooks, prepare your taco toppings. To serve, fill bowls with about 3/4 cup of corn chips. Top with chili, then your desired taco toppings. Enjoy!
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calories
459
fat
28g
protein
12g
carbs
46g
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Now that I know how much we love these taco bowls with turkey chili, I feel even better about including this easy, family friendly meal in my regular menu rotation. I definitely recommend replacing the usual protein in some of your favorite recipes with Honeysuckle White or Shady Brook Farms turkey products. They make it easy for busy moms to create good-for you, flavorful meals for the whole family!
This post has been sponsored by Honeysuckle White and Shady Brook Farms, but the opinions expressed are my own.