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Ground Turkey Taco Bowls

A bright, flavorful taco bowl with seasoned ground turkey, black beans, and a fresh avocado-cilantro salsa.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1.5 Tbsp Kalyn’s Taco Seasoning or any taco seasoning
  • 2 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chiles
  • 1 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can black beans rinsed with cold water
  • 3 Tbsp lime juice fresh-squeezed or frozen
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 1 Avocado avocado peeled, stem removed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 Tbsp lime juice used across recipe: 1 Tbsp for avocado, 2 Tbsp for salsa/dressing (included above in total 3 Tbsp)
  • cilantro chopped (amount to taste)
  • red onion finely diced (reserve some for salsa)
  • 1/2 Poblano chile half finely diced for salsa; other half diced small for slaw
  • red cabbage thinly sliced
  • green cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil for salsa/dressing (part of divided oil)
  • mayonnaise for dressing (amount implied in directions)
  • Green Tabasco Sauce for dressing (to taste)
  • Vege-Sal or salt to season salsa and dressing

Equipment

  • Large frying pan or skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • Bowl for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, then add the diced onion and sauté until it begins to brown, about 4–5 minutes.
  2. Add the taco seasoning and granulated garlic to the pan and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute to bloom the spices.
  3. Add the ground turkey and increase heat to medium-high; break it up with a spatula and cook until nicely browned, about 8–10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the diced green chiles, crushed tomatoes, rinsed black beans, 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp) of the lime juice and 2 Tbsp water; reduce heat to low and simmer until most liquid has evaporated and flavors concentrate, about 15–20 minutes (longer if desired for more depth).
  5. While the meat simmers, prepare the avocado salsa: chop cilantro and finely dice the red onion and half the Poblano chile.
  6. Cut the avocado into 1/2-inch pieces, toss with 1 Tbsp lime juice, then add the chopped cilantro, diced red onion, diced Poblano, 1 Tbsp olive oil, the remaining 2 Tbsp lime juice, and season with Vege-Sal or salt; set the salsa aside.
  7. Thinly slice the red and green cabbage and dice the remaining half of the Poblano into small pieces for the slaw.
  8. Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, Green Tabasco Sauce, and Vege-Sal or salt to make the dressing (adjust amounts to taste).
  9. When the meat mixture is ready, combine the sliced green and red cabbage with the diced Poblano in a bowl and toss with the dressing to make a spicy slaw.
  10. Assemble bowls by placing some spicy slaw in the bottom, topping with about 2/3 cup of the meat mixture, and finishing with a generous scoop of avocado salsa; serve immediately.

Notes

  • Rinse canned black beans under cold water before adding.
  • Use fresh or frozen lime juice interchangeably.
  • If short on time, simmer meat mixture on higher heat but watch to avoid burning.
  • Keep extra slaw and dressing separate if preparing leftovers.