High-Protein Taco Meat for Meal Prep

Ingredients

• 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey or beef
• 1 cup cooked lentils
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup low-sodium broth
• 1 tbsp oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil and brown the meat over medium-high heat until well crumbled.

2. 2

   Add the spices and toast 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Stir in lentils, tomato sauce and broth.

4. 4

   Simmer 8-10 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the mixture holds together.

5. 5

   Cool completely, then portion into four containers.

6. 6

   Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months; reheat with a splash of water.