Kid Approved Lunch Tacos Recipe

Name: Kid Approved Lunch Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lean chicken or turkey,; 1/2 red pepper,; 1/2 green pepper,; 1/3 white onion,; 1 clove garlic,; 2 leaves romaine lettuce,; 1/2 tbsp cumin,; 1/2 tbsp chili powder,; 1 cup shredded iceburg lettuce,; Salsa (store bought),; Tortilla (large),; Mild cheddar cheese,

Servings: persons

1 lb ground lean chicken or turkey,
1/2 red pepper,
1/2 green pepper,
1/3 white onion,
1 clove garlic,
2 leaves romaine lettuce,
1/2 tbsp cumin,
1/2 tbsp chili powder,
1 cup shredded iceburg lettuce,
Salsa (store bought),
Tortilla (large),
Mild cheddar cheese,

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["Chop garlic, peppers, onion and romaine-", "", "Add 2 Tbsp olive oil to a medium sized skillet-", "cook minced garlic until tender", "add chicken or turkey-", "add cumin and chili pepper and a dash of salsa-", "", "Cook through-", "", "Add all chopped veggies to a food processor and pulse until smooth-", "", "add veggie mixture to cooled chicken or turkey and stir well", "freeze in 6 small disposible food storage containers-", "Cut Tortillas with a round cookie cutter into 3-4 inch ""mini"" tacos", "", "Packing----", "", "Meat- Let thaw one hour before packing. Place in lunch box in storage container don't forget a spoon-", "", "Place 4-5 tortilla rounds in a small sandwich bag-", "", "Include a single serving salsa and a small sandwich bag of shredded mild cheddar and another for the iceburg lettuce-", "", "Kids can assemble and eat their tacos easily."]

215

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground lean chicken or turkey,, 1/2 red pepper,, 1/2 green pepper,, 1/3 white onion,, and more.

Yes, Kid Approved Lunch Tacos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kid Approved Lunch Tacos

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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