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

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!

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 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

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: 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

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

% 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.