Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 1/4 pound lean ground turkey to the skillet and break it up with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the following seasonings over the turkey: 2 teaspoons granulated beef bouillon, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/4–1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Stir to combine.
- Continue cooking, breaking up the meat as needed, until the turkey is almost cooked through but still slightly pink.
- Add 2 tablespoons water and 1/4 cup Homemade Salsa (or your favorite store-bought salsa). Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer about 5 minutes, or until the turkey is fully cooked and the mixture has reduced slightly.
- Taste the filling and add salt to taste. If you want more heat, add additional cayenne pepper or hot sauce to taste.
- Warm tortillas or taco shells.
- Divide the turkey filling among the tortillas or taco shells and serve with your favorite toppings: cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, guacamole, salsa, hot sauce, and sour cream.
Notes
Add Beans.Add your favorite beans – some refried beans, black, pinto, etc.
Add Veggies.The possibilities are as endless as there are veggies! You can add bell peppers, corn, zucchini, sweet potatoes, etc.
AddEnchilada Sauce.Add someenchilada saucefor creamy turkey and simmer until reduced to desired consistency.
More or Less Heat.would start with ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper if you don’t like much heat and start with ½ teaspoon if you like heat. Taste and add more as desired, remembering a little goes a long way!
Hot Sauce to taste.If it feels like it’s missing something, it is probably a depth of heat. You can add additional cayenne pepper as mentioned above or hot sauce to taste.
Make it creamy.You can make your turkey taco meat creamy by adding refried beans, Greek yogurt or sour cream.
Make it cheesy.After your turkey meat is cooked, stir in desired amount of cheese to melt.
Add rice or quinoa.Stir in cooked rice or cooked quinoa for added texture. If you do this, you may need to up the salsa. Alternatively, you can serve on top ofCilantro Lime RiceorMexican Rice.
Toppings!Serve with all your favorite toppings from avocados/guacamoleto chopped tomatoes,salsa,salsa verde,pico de gallo, chopped lettuce cilantro, hot sauce, etc.
Turkey tacos
Turkey taco salad
Turkey lettuce wraps
Turkey burritos
Turkey burrito bowls
Turkey quesadillas
Turkey nachos
Turkey chilaquiles
Cook turkey taco meat according to recipe.
Cool to room temperature.
Add ground turkey to a freezer size plastic bag.
Press bag flat, squeeze out excess air and seal.
When ready to use, defrost meat in the refrigerator overnight.
Remove from freezer bag and reheat ground turkey in a skillet on the stovetop or in a microwave-safe container in the microwave. You may want to add additional salsa for juicier turkey.
Add Veggies.The possibilities are as endless as there are veggies! You can add bell peppers, corn, zucchini, sweet potatoes, etc.
AddEnchilada Sauce.Add someenchilada saucefor creamy turkey and simmer until reduced to desired consistency.
More or Less Heat.would start with ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper if you don’t like much heat and start with ½ teaspoon if you like heat. Taste and add more as desired, remembering a little goes a long way!
Hot Sauce to taste.If it feels like it’s missing something, it is probably a depth of heat. You can add additional cayenne pepper as mentioned above or hot sauce to taste.
Make it creamy.You can make your turkey taco meat creamy by adding refried beans, Greek yogurt or sour cream.
Make it cheesy.After your turkey meat is cooked, stir in desired amount of cheese to melt.
Add rice or quinoa.Stir in cooked rice or cooked quinoa for added texture. If you do this, you may need to up the salsa. Alternatively, you can serve on top ofCilantro Lime RiceorMexican Rice.
Toppings!Serve with all your favorite toppings from avocados/guacamoleto chopped tomatoes,salsa,salsa verde,pico de gallo, chopped lettuce cilantro, hot sauce, etc.
Turkey tacos
Turkey taco salad
Turkey lettuce wraps
Turkey burritos
Turkey burrito bowls
Turkey quesadillas
Turkey nachos
Turkey chilaquiles
Cook turkey taco meat according to recipe.
Cool to room temperature.
Add ground turkey to a freezer size plastic bag.
Press bag flat, squeeze out excess air and seal.
When ready to use, defrost meat in the refrigerator overnight.
Remove from freezer bag and reheat ground turkey in a skillet on the stovetop or in a microwave-safe container in the microwave. You may want to add additional salsa for juicier turkey.