Half-and-Half Taco Filling

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Created by a dietitian, this half-meat, half-TVP (textured vegetable protein) mix is a simple way to boost your fibre intake while reducing meat consumption. Perfect for weeknight dinners or lunches served taco-style, or as a topping for salads, nachos, or burritos! It freezes well and makes for a high-protein meal ready in minutes on hectic evenings.

Preparation 10 min
Cooking 12 min
Servings 6
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Calories 220
Fat 7
Carbohydrates 10
Fibre 3
Protein 29
Sodium 300

Ingredients

  • 454 g (1 lb) extra-lean ground turkey (or other lean ground meat of your choice)
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 250 ml (1 cup) textured vegetable protein (TVP)
  • 80 ml (⅓ cup) water
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) chili sauce (or tomato paste)
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)

Preparation

  1. In a large non-stick skillet, cook the ground turkey with the onion and soy sauce over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. Add the TVP, water, chili sauce, and taco seasoning.
  3. Stir well and continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the meat is fully cooked and the mixture is well combined.

Notes

Keeps for 3 days in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer.