Are you trying to keep your summer bod in check but totally craving a good taco? Well I know there are a TON of trendy, margarita mixes out there (I’m looking at you Skinny Girl), but what about a skinny taco recipe? Today, I’m going to change that with a flavorful version that will satisfy any taco craving.
For this skinny taco recipe, I refer to use ground turkey and chicken over ground beef because they both have about 20% of the fat that ground beef does. You’ll be completely unaware that you’re eating something way healthier for you.
Not only does cutting the beef out of your classic taco recipe cut the cals, but by using my secret homemade taco seasoning, you know exactly what you’re putting in your body! I love keeping this seasoning mixture in a jar in my spice rack. It’s equal parts which makes it super easy to multiply. However, if you don’t feel like making a ton all at once, this recipe uses classic spice you’ll most likely already have in your cabinet.
Skinny Tacos w/ Mexican Slaw
Ingredients
Secret Spice Mix
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Chili Powder
- Cumin
- Cayenne Pepper
- Salt
- Pepper
Tacos
- ½ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- ½ tsp Each of the Mixture if you’re keeping it in your pantry use about 2-3 tbsp of the mixture
- ¼ cup Carrots, Cabbage, and Purple Cabbage julienned (vertically sliced)
- ½ lb Ground Chicken or Ground Turkey
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 cup Oaxaca Cheese
- ½ cup Tomatoes freshly diced
- 4 Corn Tortillas or Purple Cabbage Cups
Instructions
Secret Spice Mix
- Equal parts of cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper (using 2 tsp of each will be enough for slaw & ½ lb of meat)
Tacos
- Get your slaw going! Start out by mixing the greek yogurt and 1 tsp of the seasonings and then dress your slaw. Be sure to keep its integrity of the veggies by not adding too much of the greek yogurt. This will keep the slaw from getting soggy and keep the veggies nice and crisp for a fun, crunchy bite! Put it in the fridge to get cold while you make your tacos.
- Add the canola oil into a skillet pan and heat the oil for about a minute on medium. Then add your ground poultry and begin to separate the ground meat into small pieces. Make sure you’re constantly stirring the meat to evenly cook the entire portion equally.
- While your meat is cooking, mix together all seasonings with a fork. After your poultry is finished cooking (no more pink!) drain the excess fat. Add ½ cup of water and the seasoning mixture.
- Cooking over low heat, let all the meat absorb the flavors of the spices and evaporate any excess liquid.
- Serve your skinny taco meat in a corn tortilla or purple cabbage cup with some diced tomatoes and fresh slaw.
I promise that this skinny taco will totally solve your cravings and keep you confident in your summer body!
Love always,
Erica
