A combination of lean ground beef and ultra-lean ground turkey breast makes a less-greasy filling. Bypass taco-seasoning packets in favor of making your own full-flavored filling.

Makes 6 servings, about 1/2 cup each

ACTIVE TIME: 30 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

8 ounces 93%-lean ground beef
8 ounces 99%-lean ground turkey breast
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles, preferably Rotel brand (see Shopping Tip), or 1 1/4 cups petite-diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile or 1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Place beef, turkey and onion in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain off fat. Wipe out the pan. Return the meat to the pan and add tomatoes, cumin, ground chipotle (or chili powder) and oregano. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated, 3 to 6 minutes.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 98 calories; 2 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 35 mg cholesterol; 3 g carbohydrate; 17 g protein; 1 g fiber; 243 mg sodium; 26 mg potassium.

0 Carbohydrate Servings

Exchanges: 3 1/2 very lean meat

TIP: Tip: Look for Rotel brand diced tomatoes with green chiles—original or mild, depending on your spice preference—and set the heat level with either ground chipotle chile (adds smoky heat) or chili powder (adds rich chili taste without extra spice).

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Reheat just before serving.

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Loved it and it was so easy! I doubled the recipe for a big family dinner.

Chelle, Stoneville, NC

This taco meat is delicious, I would not change a thing!

Anonymous, Brule, NE

DELICIOUS! My picky 7 year old ate without complaint! I made a double batch to do extra duty throughout the week on potatoes and in salads.

Charlotte, Palm Harbor, FL

I am so happy to be able to "skip" the packaged mixes, and not only was this much healthier, it is very tasty and the whole family loved it! Thanks!

Judy, Calgary, Ca

Truly outstanding! Will definitely make again!!!

Eva, Charlotte, NC

I used a pound of ground buffalo in place of the beef and turkey - delicious and healthy!

Anonymous, Wilsonville, OR

My husband and I loved this! We had never had turkey tacos and we make it once a week now. I use 1lb of turkey and no beef and only a half can of rotel. I also add 1 clove of garlic and exclude the cumin.

terrakatherine, TX

Added some cooked brown rice to extend the meat & add a bit more nutrition.

Anonymous, Westford, VT

Very good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I like quick and easy recipies. Better yet is when they are healthy also.

Sheila, Fort Wayne, In

This is the best taco meat ever! It's delicious and so easy to make. I double the recipe and freeze individual servings so I always have some available for quick meals.

Brenda, Raleigh, NC

I make a variation of this. I don't do the canned tomato, but I add chopped red pepper instead and 1 or 2 cloves of garlic. Also, I add paprika to the list of spices. My kids love it!

Denise, MA

If you double the meat and put about a can and a half of the Rotel style tomatoes it isn't as spicy. This works really well for kids. Dei Fratelli brand tomatoes with jalapeno's are a really good addition.

LAURA, Snyder, CO