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Skillet Tacos

Name: Skillet Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 pound lean ground turkey; 2 tablespoons chopped onion; 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup picante sauce; 2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup crushed baked tortilla chip scoops; 1/4 cup chopped avocado; Optional: Iceberg lettuce wedges and sour cream

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

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2 servings

Updated: Feb. 15, 2022

This fast and healthy alternative to traditional tacos has a delicious southwestern flair. The fact that is comes together in just 30 minutes makes it even more irresistible. —Maria Gobel, Greenfield, Wisconsin

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 pound lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup picante sauce
2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup crushed baked tortilla chip scoops
1/4 cup chopped avocado
Optional: Iceberg lettuce wedges and sour cream

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add turkey, onion and green pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender and turkey is no longer pink.
Stir in the tomato sauce, macaroni, water and picante sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until macaroni is tender, 10-15 minutes.
Divide between 2 plates; top with cheese, tortilla chips and avocado. Serve with lettuce and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 337 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 861mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 19g protein.

Skillet Tacos

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