Turkey Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
297 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Turkey Tacos
Description
The recipe calls for browning ground turkey with finely chopped onions before adding a carefully measured blend of chili powder, garlic and onion powders, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. The mixture is simmered with tomato sauce and water to thicken the sauce and combine flavors, resulting in a moist, slightly saucy taco filling.
Serving the seasoned turkey in small flour tortillas allows for individual customization with typical taco toppings such as lettuce, avocado slices, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cheese. The spice combination offers warmth and mild heat without overwhelming the turkey’s natural flavor.
Practical tips include preparing extra spice mix for future use and storing cooked taco meat in the refrigerator for up to three days or freezing for extended storage. This makes the filling convenient for quick meals and easy to portion.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground turkey I use 93% lean
- 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 8 flour tortillas small
- lettuce assorted toppings
- avocado
- tomato
- red onion
- cheese
Instructions
- Place the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, brown sugar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
- Add the turkey and break it into smaller pieces with a spatula, for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the onion to the pan.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until turkey is cooked through and onion is soft, 5-6 minutes.
- Add the spice mixture, tomato sauce and water to the pan. Stir to combine.
- Simmer for 5-6 minutes or until sauce has started to thicken.
- Spoon the turkey into the tortillas and add toppings of your choice. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Prepare extra taco spice mix to have ready for future meals, reducing prep time.
- Cooked turkey taco meat will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can freeze the cooked taco meat for up to 2 months; thaw before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 549mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 525mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 715IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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