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Ground Turkey Tacos with Avocado Salsa

Quick, flavorful ground turkey tacos topped with a bright avocado-cilantro salsa.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 T olive oil divided
  • 2 T Kalyn’s Taco Seasoning (see notes)
  • 1.5 lb extra-lean ground turkey
  • 1 T granulated garlic or garlic powder not garlic salt
  • 2 4 oz cans diced green chiles not drained
  • 1 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes not drained
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice or more to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 8 Mission Carb-Balance low-carb tortillas see notes
  • Green Tabasco Sauce for serving (optional)
  • cilantro finely chopped (amount to taste)
  • red onion finely chopped (amount to taste)
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 T lime juice for tossing avocado (use from the 1/4 cup total as needed)

Equipment

  • large nonstick frying pan
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring cup
  • Spatula or wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and sauté until nicely browned, about 4–5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning and cook 1–2 minutes more.
  4. Push the onion to one side, add the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil, then add the ground turkey.
  5. Cook the turkey, breaking it up with a spatula, until well browned, about 8–10 minutes.
  6. Add the granulated garlic, diced tomatoes (with juices), diced green chiles (with juices), and the 1/4 cup lime juice; season with a little salt.
  7. Reduce heat to very low and simmer the mixture about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if it seems too dry.
  8. While the meat simmers, finely chop cilantro and red onion and dice the avocado.
  9. Toss the diced avocado with 1–2 tablespoons of the lime juice to prevent browning.
  10. Combine the avocado, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, an additional tablespoon of lime juice, and a little olive oil to make the avocado salsa.
  11. When the meat is nearly done, warm the tortillas in a hot dry pan or microwave until pliable (or wrap in foil and heat in a 350°F/180°C oven 15–20 minutes for a crowd).
  12. Open each warmed tortilla, fill about half full with the ground turkey mixture, top with a generous spoonful of avocado salsa, and serve with Green Tabasco Sauce if desired.

Notes

  • Kalyn’s Taco Seasoning recipe referenced in original notes.
  • Adjust lime juice to taste for brighter flavor.
  • Use granulated garlic or garlic powder, not garlic salt.
  • Freezes well: double the turkey mixture and freeze for later.
  • I do not recommend freezing the avocado salsa.