Ground Turkey Taco Stew
Ground Turkey Taco Stew

nutrition info:
calories: 532, protein: 58.6 g, carbs: 31 g, fat: 19.4 g, sugars: 8.3 g, dietary fiber: 5.1 g, sodium: 944 mg
you'll need:
1 red onion, chopped
1 kg lean turkey mince (2.2 lb)
2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 can black beans (400g/14oz), drained
1 can sweet corn (340g/12oz), drained
1 packet organic Taco spice mixture (Santa Maria)
1 can diced tomatoes (400g/14oz)
Salt, to taste
1 bunch fresh cilantro (coriander leaves), chopped
1 tablespoon freeze-dried Cheddar cheese (powdered). *For the Paleo version skip Cheddar cheese
1 handful corn chips (or tortilla chips), crumbled
at home:
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan.
Add onions and cook until soft and golden.
Add the ground turkey and cook until fully brown. Transfer to a colander.
Drain and then return to the saucepan.
Tip in red pepper, beans, sweet corn and Taco spice mix.
Continue to cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the diced tomatoes together with their juice and bring to a boil.
Add chooped cilantro and season to taste.
Reduce heat to low, put a lid on and leave to cook for a further 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat and cool thoroughly.
Spread the Ground Turkey Taco Stew on dehydrator trays covered with non-stick sheets or parchment paper.
Dehydrate at 63C/145F for 8-12 hours until brittle.
Let cool to room temperature.
Divide the dried meal into equal portions (about 1 cup each) and pack them into separate zip lock bags.
on the trail:
To rehydrate 1 portion:
Pour dry Ground Turkey Taco Stew mixture into a pot and add 1 cup water.
Place pot over medium heat and bring to a boil.
Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, cover, and let stand another for another 5-10 minutes to rehydrate meal completely.
To serve, stir in cheese powder and sprinkle with crumbled corn chips.
Do you think it will rehydrate on the trail okay without the cooking on stove for 5 mins? We don’t do any cooking on our backpack trips. Only rehydrating. Love your site.
Sure, but you have to start the rehydration 6-8 hours before your dinner or breakfast
Is the nutritional info per serving or for all 4 servings?
Nutritional info shown in recipe is per portion.
Hello, how long will this last for?
Hi Natalie! It can last years, if dried and stored properly. For best result, pack it into vacuum-sealed bag and keep in the freezer.
Is 1 cup of the dehydrated mixture equal to 4 servings?
Hi Lauren! 1 cup of dehydrated mixture equal to 1 portion.
I love this recipe for my guided trips.