Turkey Tacos
Make these tasty, better-for-you Turkey Tacos by swapping beef for seasoned ground turkey. Ready in 15 minutes, one skillet, and topped with your favorite toppings!
Servings: 4 servings
Cost: $8.37
Equipment
- Large pan nonstick
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion 1/2 of 1 onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 cloves
- 1 tablespoon ground chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teapoon pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon beef bouillon powder
- 1 pound lean ground turkey 93/7
- 1/3 cup tomato sauce
- Tortillas flour or corn
- 1 cup freshly grated Colby Jack cheese or extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- Toppings as desired see note 1
Instructions
- Dice onion and mince garlic. Heat olive oil in a large, nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add diced onion. Cook 3–5 minutes or until soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook for 20–30 seconds. Add all the seasonings: chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and beef bouillon powder. Stir spices until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Nothing should be burning; reduce heat if needed.
- Add in ground turkey. Crumble the meat into small pieces and cook until no longer pink (but not cooked through all the way), about 5–8 minutes. Add tomato sauce and scrape the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits (this is where the flavor is!). Let simmer 3–5 minutes or until fully cooked through, then remove from heat.
- Char/warm tortillas (see note 2). Add even amounts of the meat, then sprinkle cheese on top so it melts. Immediately add toppings of choice. My favorites are a big scoop of sour cream, ripe sliced avocado (or guacamole), a few chopped cherry tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Enjoy hot!
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Notes
Note 1: Try some of these toppings: shredded lettuce, sour cream (fat-free or lite is great), fresh guacamole or ripe avocados, chopped cherry tomatoes, salsa or pico de gallo, fresh cilantro, and/or fresh lime.
Note 2: I like to char the tortillas on my stovetop; I spray the tortillas (both sides) with olive oil cooking spray, then place them directly over the gas flames for a few seconds. Use tongs to flip until tortillas are lightly charred. This can also be done on a heated grill.
Nutrition Note: Nutrition information does not include any toppings, as those will vary.
Storage: Store leftover turkey taco meat in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave until warm. Keep toppings and tortillas separate for the freshest assembly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.9g | Protein: 25.6g | Fat: 13.6g | Cholesterol: 78.2mg | Sodium: 90.7mg | Fiber: 3.7g | Sugar: 2g