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

These turkey tacos feature ground turkey cooked with onions, garlic, tomato sauce, and a blend of spices for a flavorful taco filling. The recipe offers both stovetop and slow cooker methods. Served in soft corn tortillas and topped with fresh tomato, cheese, avocado, lettuce, and jalapeños, the tacos balance savory, mildly spicy, and fresh flavors with varied textures.

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

Ingredients

  • For the taco meat:
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 onion white, diced
  • 1 pound ground turkey 94% lean, can also use 99% lean
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tomato sauce 8 oz can, 1 cup
  • 1/4 cup water only if making stovetop version
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • Optional toppings:
  • 8 corn tortillas soft, or flour tortillas if you prefer
  • 3/4 cup tomato grape tomatoes, quartered; or 1 large tomato, diced
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 avocado diced, or substitute guacamole
  • lettuce shredded
  • jalapeños sliced, fresh or pickled

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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, omit cheese or use a dairy-free cheese alternative.
  • Use corn or gluten-free tortillas to keep the dish gluten-free.
  • The recipe supports multiple cooking methods: quick stovetop or longer slow cooker preparation.
  • Optional toppings can be customized to taste or dietary preferences.
  • Refer to the full post for detailed storage instructions and additional customization ideas.

Nutrition Information

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: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304

% 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.