I shared my favorite ground turkey taco recipe the other day, and today I’m sharing a delicious taco bowl that’s ideal for meal prep that uses leftover turkey taco meat!
Meal prepping makes my life so much easier throughout the week, especially when it comes to lunches. I usually have a salad for lunch, but this turkey taco meal prep bowl is a new favorite of mine (it’s basically like a taco salad), and I can’t wait for you to try it! It seems like things always come up during the workdays, so having lunch prepped and ready to go is huge!
Hey there, fellow lunch warriors! Tired of the same old boring lunch routine? Well, say hello to your new lunchtime hero: Meal Prep Turkey Taco Bowls! These flavor-packed bowls are a game-changer for busy bees who want to spice up their meal prep game without sacrificing taste or convenience
Why Meal Prep Turkey Taco Bowls?
- Time-saving: No more scrambling in the morning to throw together a lunch. These bowls are prepped and ready to go, saving you precious time and energy.
- Nutritious: Packed with lean protein, healthy fats, and veggies, these bowls are a balanced and satisfying meal that will keep you energized throughout the day.
- Customizable: Feel free to make these bowls your own by adding your favorite toppings and ingredients.
- Flavorful: The ground turkey taco meat is seasoned to perfection, and the creamy southwest dressing adds a delicious kick.
What You’ll Need:
- Ground turkey taco meat: This flavorful mixture is the heart and soul of the bowl.
- Southwest dressing: This creamy concoction of Greek yogurt, lime juice, spices, and fresh herbs is the perfect complement to the other ingredients.
- Romaine lettuce: A crisp and refreshing base for your taco bowl.
- Cilantro lime cauliflower rice: A low-carb, flavorful alternative to traditional rice that adds a healthy dose of veggies.
- Black beans and sweet corn: Nutritious and filling ingredients that add texture and flavor.
- Toppings: Get creative with your favorite toppings! Chopped tomatoes, shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, and fresh salsa are all excellent options.
How to Make It:
- Make the dressing: Blend all the ingredients for the southwest dressing until smooth and creamy.
- Cook the turkey: Sauté the onion and garlic, then add the ground turkey and cook until browned. Season with your favorite taco spices and simmer with tomato sauce and water.
- Assemble the bowls: Layer the cauliflower rice, romaine lettuce, ground turkey, black beans, corn, and your chosen toppings in a bowl. Drizzle with the southwest dressing and enjoy!
Pro Tip: For meal prep, assemble the bowls in individual containers and store them in the fridge for up to 4 days. When ready to eat, simply grab a bowl, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
Customization Inspiration:
- Protein: Swap the ground turkey for ground beef, chicken, or even tempeh for a vegan option.
- Grain: Opt for brown rice, white rice, quinoa, or farro instead of cauliflower rice.
- Dressing: Try a different dressing, like cilantro lime dressing, for a change of pace.
- Beans: Use your favorite type of beans, like pinto, kidney, or chickpeas.
- Veggies: Add bell peppers, zucchini, cucumber, cabbage, spinach, or any other veggies you love.
- Toppings: Get creative with toppings like jalapeño slices, pickled onions, queso fresco, sour cream, or pineapple salsa.
Now, let’s take a look at two amazing recipes for Meal Prep Turkey Taco Bowls:
1. Tasty’s Weekday Meal-Prep Turkey Taco Bowls: This recipe features a simple yet flavorful ground turkey taco meat and a creamy avocado dressing. It’s perfect for those who want a classic taco bowl experience.
2. Eating Bird Food’s Turkey Taco Meal Prep Bowl: This recipe boasts a delicious southwest dressing and uses cilantro lime cauliflower rice for a low-carb option. It’s ideal for those looking for a healthier and more flavorful twist on the classic taco bowl.
No matter which recipe you choose, Meal Prep Turkey Taco Bowls are sure to become your new lunchtime go-to. So grab your ingredients, get prepping, and enjoy delicious and convenient lunches all week long!
How to Meal Prep
This is the ultimate meal prep bowl. You can prep all of the components in advance and have a delicious, filling meal in minutes!.
How to store: In four meal prep containers add rows of cauliflower rice, corn, beans, ground turkey, romaine lettuce and tomatoes. Top with cheese and cilantro. Store the dressing in a separate container. This can be stored for 4-5 days in the refrigerator.
Serving suggestions: If you’d prefer warm turkey, reheat in the microwave or consume the bowl cold from the refrigerator. Top with avocado, drizzle a little dressing over top and enjoy!.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Time-saving: Simplify your week by prepping meals in advance.
- Nutritious: Savor a well-balanced dinner that includes lots of vegetables, lean protein, and healthy fats!
- Customizable: Feel free to make this recipe your own!
- Flavorful: The ground turkey taco meat and creamy southwest dressing give this bowl a ton of flavor!
- The primary source of protein in this bowl is ground turkey taco meat, a tasty and juicy mixture. After sautéing onion, garlic, and spices, ground turkey is simmered in tomato sauce and water.
- Greek yogurt, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, fresh salsa, and cilantro are blended to create a creamy, flavorful dressing that complements the other ingredients in this bowl. This dressing may be the highlight of the dish!
- A crisp and refreshing base for your taco meal prep bowls is romaine lettuce.
- The flavors of cilantro lime cauliflower rice, a tasty low-carb substitute for regular rice, go well with the other ingredients.
- These meal prep bowls are made with filling, healthy ingredients like sweet corn and black beans that give them texture and taste.
- Feel free to add your preferred toppings; however, I chose to garnish with fresh salsa (or pico de gallo), chopped grape or cherry tomatoes, shredded Mexican cheese, avocado slices, and cilantro.
To prepare the dressing, place all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth and well combined. You can also use an immersion blender for this. Store in the fridge until ready to use.
Cook turkey: Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 3-5 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook until brown, about 5-7 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat while cooking. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Pour in the water and tomato sauce and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed.
To assemble the bowls, place a layer of cauliflower rice on the bottom, followed by romaine lettuce and ¼ of the ground turkey. Then top with black beans, corn, tomatoes, shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro and salsa. Drizzle southwest dressing over bowl and serve.
To prepare the meal, arrange a row of cauliflower rice, corn, beans, turkey, romaine lettuce, and tomatoes in a glass container. Add cheese and cilantro on top and serve with dressing on the side. When ready to enjoy, drizzle dressing on top, add avocado and enjoy!.
You can add whatever you want to these ground turkey taco bowls! Here are some suggestions for personalizing the recipe:
- Protein: Although I really enjoy using ground turkey in this recipe, you can also easily use ground beef or ground chicken in its place. Check out this tempeh taco recipe for a vegan option!.
- Grain: Use brown rice, white rice, quinoa, or farro instead of the cilantro lime cauliflower rice.
- Dressing: You can use this recipe’s creamy southwest dressing, but you can also use another one. This cilantro lime dressing would also be delicious!.
- Beans: Feel free to use your favorite style of beans. Chickpeas, kidney beans, pinto beans, or refried beans would all be delicious in this recipe.
- Veggies: To make your meal prep bowls even more nutrient-dense and vibrant, mix and match your favorite veggies. Try adding any of your favorite vegetables, such as bell pepper, spinach, kale, cucumber, zucchini, and cabbage!
- Feel free to vary the toppings to your personal preference. Some suggestions are pickled red onions, pickled jalapeño slices, queso fresco, Greek yogurt or sour cream, cheddar or cotija cheese, hot sauce, or pineapple salsa.
Weekday Meal-Prep Turkey Taco Bowls
FAQ
How long is meal prepped ground turkey good for?
How many calories in a turkey taco bowl?
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Nutrition Facts
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For a Serving Size of 1 serving (262.1g)
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How many calories are in Turkey Taco Bowl? Amount of calories in Turkey Taco Bowl: Calories 393.5
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Calories from Fat 215.8 (54.8%)
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How much fat is in Turkey Taco Bowl? Amount of fat in Turkey Taco Bowl: Total Fat 24g
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How do you cook a Turkey Taco?
Add turkey to a medium pan and cook over medium heat, breaking it up with a spatula until no longer pink (approximately 10 minutes). Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the cooked meat, then add the water. Stir and simmer for a couple of minutes, until sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before portioning out.
What is a Turkey Taco meal Prep Bowl?
These turkey taco meal prep bowls are made with juicy turkey taco meat, corn, pico de gallo and brown rice and are simple, but filling. Make them ahead for four delicious lunches.
How do you cook a Turkey Taco in a crock pot?
Cook brown rice according to package directions, adding the lime zest and salt to the cooking water. Allow to cool slightly before portioning out. Add turkey to a medium pan and cook over medium heat, breaking it up with a spatula until no longer pink (approximately 10 minutes). Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the cooked meat, then add the water.
How do you make Turkey Taco bowls?
Ground turkey, beans, and corn simmer in a perfectly seasoned beef broth and tomato sauce base. Serve over rice and top with all your favorite taco toppings. Be sure to also try my Slow Cooker Fritos Taco Bowls. This recipe for turkey taco bowls is one of the very first recipes that I ever shared!