4.8 from 18 votes
Ground Turkey Tacos
These ground turkey tacos are juicy and packed with tons of flavor. They come together in about 20 minutes for a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
17 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings:
3
Calories:
435 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- ½ Tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- ¼ cup water
- corn tortilla or flour tortillas
Toppings
- cheese shredded
- romaine lettuce
- tomato pico de gallo or salsa
- cilantro
- sour cream or Greek yogurt
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
- Add ground turkey and cook until brown, about 5-7 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat while cooking.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the water and tomato sauce and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed.
- While turkey mixture is simmering, heat the tortillas in a dry pan over medium-high heat, or wrap them in foil and heat in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes.
- Assemble the tacos by spooning the turkey mixture onto the tortillas and topping with your desired toppings
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Nutrition Information
Serving
3 tacos w/o toppings
Calories
435kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
966mg
(40%)
Potassium
516mg
(11%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3 tacos w/o toppings | |
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 966mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 516mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.