
Amazing Easy Turkey Tacos (with a slow cooker option!)
User Reviews
5.0
87 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
304 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner, Brunch
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Cuisine
South American, American

Amazing Easy Turkey Tacos (with a slow cooker option!)
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Easy healthy ground turkey tacos made on the stovetop or in your slow cooker. These delicious turkey tacos are made with a perfectly spiced, flavorful DIY homemade taco seasoning that you'll want to use for tons of recipes. This is our go-to weeknight healthy taco recipe!
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Ingredients
- For the taco meat:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 white onion, diced
- 1 pound 94% lean ground turkey (can also use 99% lean if you desire)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce (1 cup)
- 1/4 cup water (only if making stovetop version)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings:
- 8 soft corn tortillas (or flour if you prefer)
- 3/4 cup grape tomatoes, quartered (can also use 1 large tomato, diced)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, diced (or sub guacamole)
- shredded lettuce
- sliced fresh or pickled jalapeños
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Instructions
- Add olive oil to a large skillet and place over medium high heat. Add diced onions and turkey. Brown the turkey, and break up the meat with a wooden spoon until nice and browned, about 5 minutes.
- TO MAKE ON THE STOVETOP: add in garlic, tomato sauce, water, cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt. Stir to combine. Simmer over medium low heat for 10-15 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken up.
- TO MAKE IN THE SLOW COOKER: Transfer to the slow cooker and add in garlic, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt. Stir to combine. Cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 6-7 hours.
- Once ready to serve, divide meat between 8 corn tortillas. Add optional toppings: tomatoes, cheese, diced avocado/guacamole, lettuce and jalapeno. Serves 4. Optional to serve with greek yogurt, if desired.
Notes
- To make dairy free: sub dairy free cheese or simply leave off the cheese.
- To make gluten free: use corn tortillas or your favorite gluten/grain free tortillas.
- See the full post for storing tips and ways to customize your tacos!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2tacos (without toppings)
Calories
304cal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
32.1g
(11%)
Protein
30.6g
(61%)
Fat
6.8g
(10%)
Saturated Fat
1.5g
(8%)
Fiber
5.4g
(22%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 2tacos (without toppings) | |
Calories | 304cal | 15% |
Carbohydrates | 32.1g | 11% |
Protein | 30.6g | 61% |
Fat | 6.8g | 10% |
Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
Fiber | 5.4g | 22% |
Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
87 reviews
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