Freezer Friendly Taco Filling, Make Ahead Meals
Freezer meals make healthy eating a breeze! Prepare this healthy taco filling once then freeze for later. Use in favorite family recipes that include taco filling.
Makes 3 batches with 6 servings each. Easily adjust the ingredient amounts to make more or less batches at a time.
Makes 3 batches with 6 servings each. Easily adjust the ingredient amounts to make more or less batches at a time.
Ingredients
- 3 pound very lean ground meat beef, turkey or chicken
- 3 cups finely grated carrot
- 2 cups grated onion
- 3 8 oz cans tomato sauce, no added salt
- 6 tablespoons taco seasoning packaged or make your own
Instructions
- Place the meat, carrot, and onion in a large bowl, mix gently just enough to evenly combine.
- Set out 3 1-gallon size zip top freezer bags. Into each bag, pour 1 8-ounce can of sauce and 2 tablespoons seasoning with ⅓ of the meat and vegetable mixture. Gently push out as much air as possible then zip the bags closed.
- Label with the date and freeze until 1-2 days before ready to use. Allow the meat to thaw completely in the refrigerator before cooking.
Cook the taco meat:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the taco meat mixture and sauce then cook about 15 minutes until the sauce thickens and the meat has browned. Stir frequently. Add additional salt or taco seasoning to adjust the taste as desired.
- Serve with your favorite taco fixings, on top of a salad, or use in any recipe you would make with taco meat.
Notes
To thaw quickly: Place 1 of the bags on a microwave safe plate with the bag open part way. Use the defrost setting on your microwave for 1 pound of ground beef or use a low power setting for 5 minutes at a time until thawed. Remove before the meat begins to cook. Immediately cook as directed above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 17gFat: 7gSodium: 157mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2.8g
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