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Slow-Cooker Ground Turkey Tacos

Flavorful ground turkey seasoned with classic taco spices and finished in the slow cooker for easy weeknight tacos.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 18 ounce canned tomato sauce
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 pinches cayenne pepper optional
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 8 soft corn tortillas for serving
  • toppings shredded lettuce, diced tomato, avocado, or shredded cheese; optional

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Slow Cooker
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and ground turkey to the skillet and cook about 5 minutes, breaking the meat apart, until the turkey is browned and the onion is softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne (if using), and salt; stir to combine.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 2–3 hours until flavors meld.
  6. Warm the corn tortillas, spoon the turkey mixture into each tortilla, and top with desired toppings before serving.

Notes

  • Brown the turkey first for better texture and flavor.
  • Adjust cayenne to control the heat level.
  • Use low-fat turkey for a leaner option.
  • Keep toppings simple for quick serving.