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Meximelt Recipe

This lighter version of a Meximelt is crafted with ground turkey seasoned using my own special taco spice blend, all enveloped in a warm tortilla, topped with gooey cheese and fresh pico de gallo. Simple to prepare and absolutely tasty!

Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Servings
8 servings
Calories
224
mexican inspiredTotal: 40 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped tomato
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 small onion
  • 2 tablespoons red bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
  • 8 low-carb taco size flour tortillas
  • 6 ounces freshly shredded monterey jack
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 jalapeno

Instructions

  1. 1

    For the pico de gallo, combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and let them chill in the refrigerator until needed. When you're ready to assemble, be sure to drain the mixture to prevent your meximelt from becoming soggy.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium-high heat, breaking it apart into smaller chunks as it cooks. Once the meat is no longer pink, add the taco seasoning and stir thoroughly to combine.

  3. 3

    Incorporate the onion, garlic, bell pepper, water, and tomato sauce into the skillet. Mix everything well, then cover the pan. Let it simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the flavors blend together nicely.

  4. 4

    Remove the lid and continue to cook over medium heat, allowing any excess liquid to evaporate if the mixture appears too watery, which should take an additional 3 to 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Warm the flour tortillas by wrapping them in a clean dish towel and microwaving for approximately 20 seconds, or until they become flexible enough to prevent cracking.

  6. 6

    On each tortilla, place 3/4 ounce (around 1/4 cup) of cheese, followed by 1/3 cup of the seasoned taco meat, and a spoonful of pico de gallo. Fold in the edges and roll it up like a burrito.

  7. 7

    Encase each meximelt in a slightly damp paper towel and microwave for 60 seconds each to heat through.

  8. 8

    Take them out and serve right away for the best experience.

Nutrition Information

224
Calories
21.5g
Protein
20g
Carbs
12g
Fat
5g
Sat. Fat
640.5mg
Sodium
* Nutrition information is per serving (1 meximelt)

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