Amazing Easy Turkey Tacos (with a slow cooker option!)

Name: Amazing Easy Turkey Tacos (with a slow cooker option!)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h 10 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
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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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
304 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner, Brunch
Cuisine
South American, American

Amazing Easy Turkey Tacos (with a slow cooker option!)

Stella Guerrero

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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

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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!

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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%)