Turkey Burrito Filling

Name: Turkey Burrito Filling
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 450 g Ground turkey; 60 g Green onions; 9 g Garlic cloves; 25 g Taco seasoning; 120 g Beer; 240 g Broth; 240 g Stewed tomatoes; 150 g Tomatoes; 10 g Cilantro stem, fresh; 8 g Sugar; 8 Flour tortillas

Turkey Burrito Filling · ready in 50 min · 4 servings · 285 kcal per serving · easy · 11 ingredients

A savory and aromatic turkey filling simmered with tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and warm spices, then reduced until rich and deeply flavorful. Perfectly juicy yet not watery, it makes an irresistible base for burritos and casseroles.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 50 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 285
Difficulty: easy

American Mexican Main dishes Meal prep Dairy-free High-protein (25 g+)Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

450 gGround turkey
60 gGreen onions
9 gGarlic cloves
25 gTaco seasoning
120 gBeer
240 gBroth
240 gStewed tomatoes
150 gTomatoes
10 gCilantro stem, fresh
8 gSugar
8Flour tortillas (optional)

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, skillet, wooden spoon

Instructions

Prep ingredients
Chop green onions, mince garlic cloves, finely chop fresh cilantro stems, and gather a large skillet and wooden spoon. · 5 min
What to look for: onions softened and fragrant
Sauté aromatics
Sauté chopped green onions in the skillet over medium heat, then add garlic and cilantro stems for the last minute until fragrant. · 6 min
What to look for: softened and fragrant
Brown turkey
Add ground turkey and taco seasoning, then stir and cook over medium-high heat until the turkey absorbs flavor and begins to brown. · 4 min
When it is done: Turkey reaches 74°C / 165°F internally
Build sauce
Add stewed tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, beer, broth, and sugar, scraping browned bits from the skillet as the mixture loosens. · 5 min
What to look for: saucy and bubbling
Simmer filling
Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook until flavors meld, then raise heat and cook until most liquid evaporates and filling is thick. · 20 min
What to look for: thick and not runny

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	285
Protein	27 g
Carbohydrates	14 g
of which sugars	6 g
Fat	13 g
of which saturated	3 g
Fibre	3 g
Sodium	640 mg

Nutri-ScoreB

Allergens

Contains: gluten

May contain: fodmap high

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 4 days
Freezer: yes, up to 3 months

Ingredient substitutions

Ground turkey

ground chicken: Cook gently to avoid dryness.
lean ground beef: Drain excess fat before simmering.

Green onions

yellow onion: Finely dice before sautéing.

Garlic cloves

garlic powder: Add with seasoning, not during sauté.

Taco seasoning

homemade taco spice mix: Control salt and heat to taste.

Beer

non alcoholic beer: Maintains malty depth without alcohol.
additional broth: Add a splash of vinegar for brightness.

Broth

water: Add extra seasoning if using water.