Kid-Friendly Taco Meat
My go-to one pan recipe I've been making for years! Mild enough for kids, perfect in tacos, bowls, with chips or just with rice!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- ¼ cup red bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 lb ground turkey (or sub ground chicken or beef)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can tomato sauce (plain tomato sauce, 8 oz can)
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a high-sided skillet over medium heat
- Add the chopped bell pepper and stir
- Add the ground meat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon
- Sprinkle with taco seasoning and mix everything together
- Continue to cook until the meat is browned
- Pour in the pinto beans and tomato sauce and mix
- Fill the tomato sauce can with water and pour into the skillet
- Mix everything together and simmer on medium-low for about 10-15 minutes
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed
- Serve right away in tacos, rice bowls or as nachos, or store in a glass container for later!
Notes
- This recipe is very kid-friendly as it's mild and doesn't have a lot of "stuff" in it :)
- You can of course leave out the bell pepper and the beans if those are a no-go!
- Sub in black beans, add chopped onion with the bell pepper - the recipe is really flexible!
- This also freezes really well - just reheat in a skillet with a little bit of water or chicken stock.
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.