Turkey Tacos
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
189 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Turkey Tacos
Description
Turkey Tacos feature ground lean turkey cooked with onion and garlic, then simmered in a mix of tomato sauce and water enriched with ground chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Adding mild green chiles contributes a gentle heat and extra dimension. The turkey mixture is cooked until thickened and well-seasoned. The filling is served warm inside soft corn or flour tortillas. Customary toppings such as shredded cheese, lettuce, sour cream or Greek yogurt, guacamole or avocado slices, diced tomatoes, salsa or pico de gallo, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges are added to each taco to complement and balance the flavors and textures.
The cooking involves browning the turkey and onions first, then simmering with spices and tomato sauce to develop a rich and slightly spicy filling. The green chiles are folded in at the end to preserve their mild heat and texture without overpowering. Assembled tacos offer a combination of savory meat, fresh, creamy, and tangy toppings for an enjoyable handheld meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped, small
- 1 pound ground turkey lean
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon ground chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 oz green chile mild
- corn tortilla for serving, or flour tortillas
- shredded cheese shredded lettuce, sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, guacamole or avocado slices, diced tomatoes, salsa or pico de gallo, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, toppings
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and turkey. Cook, stirring and breaking apart the turkey with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for about 10 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in the green chiles.
- To assemble the tacos, spoon the turkey into to warm tortillas (corn or flour). Top with desired toppings: shredded cheese, lettuce, sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, guacamole or avocado, diced tomatoes, salsa or pico de gallo, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve warm!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 876mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 672mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1162IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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