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Crispy Ground Turkey Tacos

These crispy ground turkey tacos are an easy, family-friendly dinner made on a sheet pan—no frying required! Seasoned ground turkey, crunchy corn tortillas, and fresh toppings come together for a delicious, lighter take on classic crispy tacos.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10 tacos
Calories: 292 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

Creamy Jalapeno Sauce
  • 1 Jalapeño seeds and membranes removed
  • 1 small avocado
  • ½ bunch fresh cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ½ lime juiced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Turkey Taco Meat
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1½ teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons water
Crispy Tacos
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 10 white corn tortillas
  • 8 ounces Monterey jack cheese grated
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • ½ cup diced tomato
  • ¼ cup sour cream

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the sauce by adding all of the ingredients to a blender or food processor and blending until smooth and creamy. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. 
  2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. 
  3. Drizzle avocado oil in a large baking sheet and set aside. 
  4. Add the ground turkey to a medium size skillet and cook over medium heat, breaking apart the meat while it cooks. Once the meat is cooked and browned, no longer pink, add the seasonings and stir to combine. 
  5. Stir in the tomato paste and water. Let this cook for an additional minute. 
  6. Prepare the tacos by warming the tortillas in a microwave or on a skillet (having them warm helps to prevent breaking). 
  7. Then one by one add tortillas to the baking sheet coating both sides in the oil. Once you have 10 tortillas on the baking sheet, then layer with a sprinkling of grated cheese, 2-3 tablespoons of turkey meat, and then more grated cheese. Gently fold the tortillas over to create the taco. 
  8. Continue until all the tortillas are filled. 
  9. Bake the tacos for 8-10 minutes, if you have a tortilla that opens back up, gently fold it back over after a brief moment, allowing the tortilla to reheat in the oven to make it soft again. 

Notes

  • Nutritional Information includes toppings and jalapeno sauce. If needed calculate your own nutrition information. 
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Nutrition Information

Calories 292kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 428mg (18%) Potassium 375mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 461IU (9%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 216mg (22%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 292

% Daily Value*

Calories 292kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 428mg 18%
Potassium 375mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 461IU 9%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 216mg 22%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.