Slow Cooker Healthier Turkey Burritos

There’s an awesome little Mexican food restaurant near our neighborhood that is so good that I pretty much jump on the chance to eat there whenever possible.  The only problem is that any sort of self control I have pretty much stays behind me when I walk in the door and I end up pigging out on chips and salsa and ordering an amazing but I’m sure not terribly healthy taco or chimichanga platter.  Delicious, but then I end up feeling like I can barely walk back out the door.  Does this happen to you guys too?

Thankfully I now have these healthier chicken burritos that I can quickly toss in the slow cooker when the craving for Mexican food hits and let me tell you it doesn’t feel like missing out in the least.

This totally just involves tossing the ground meat with a few ingredients right in the slow cooker which also means no grease splatters to clean up.  I don’t know about you, but that kinda makes my day.

A little trip under the broiler to melt the cheese on top is totally worth the couple minutes it takes.  Line your pan with foil and there’s pretty much no clean up involved in this step either.  A fresh and simple salsa tops it all off for the freshest and easiest homemade burrito you’ve ever had! Just don’t forget the sour cream drizzle.

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Slow Cooker Healthier Turkey Burritos

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

4 hrs 30 mins

Total Time

4 hrs 40 mins

 

Servings: 10 burritos

Calories: 451 kcal

Author: Slow Cooker Gourmet

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning blend
• 15 ounces light kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups instant brown rice
• 8 oz cherry tomatoes quartered
• 1 avocado diced
• 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels thawed
• 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• salt & pepper
• 10 8 inch whole wheat flour tortillas
• 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• sour cream for topping optional

Instructions

1. Place raw ground turkey in bottom of slow cooker
2. Sprinkle with taco seasoning and use a spoon or spatula to break it up into small chunks
3. Layer with beans, corn and then crushed tomatoes
4. Add chicken broth and cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8
5. Stir contents and make sure turkey is crumbled and evenly distributed
6. Add rice into slow cooker and stir to combine well
7. Cover and cook on high for 10 minutes
8. Stir and check rice for doneness

9. Add 1/2 cup more water, stir and recover if rice is not done and let cook an additional 10 minutes

10. In the meantime toss together the tomatoes, remaining corn, avocado, cilantro, lime juice, and salt and pepper, set aside
11. Fill each tortilla with about 1 cup of the turkey burrito filling
12. Fold and roll and place on baking sheet
13. Top each with about 1/4 cup cheese
14. Place under broiler on high for 3-5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and melted (watch closely)
15. Top with the avocado tomato salsa and sour cream as desired

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Healthier Turkey Burritos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 451 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15g 23%

Saturated Fat 7g 35%

Cholesterol 54mg 18%

Sodium 512mg 21%

Potassium 737mg 21%

Total Carbohydrates 51g 17%

Dietary Fiber 7g 28%

Sugars 4g

Protein 27g 54%

Vitamin A 11.6%

Vitamin C 17%

Calcium 27.2%

Iron 27.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.