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Turkey Taco Recipe

A quick and flavorful ground turkey taco filling perfect for weeknight tacos.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion (about 1/2 of 1 onion)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
  • 1 tablespoon ground chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon beef bouillon powder
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey 93/7
  • 1/3 cup tomato sauce
  • tortillas flour or corn
  • 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese or extra-sharp Cheddar
  • toppings as desired (see notes)

Equipment

  • large nonstick skillet
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Tongs (for charring tortillas)

Method
 

  1. Finely dice 1/2 cup yellow onion and mince 2 cloves of garlic.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the diced onion and cook 3–5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook 20–30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Stir in all spices and bouillon: 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tbsp beef bouillon powder; cook about 30 seconds until fragrant, reducing heat if spices begin to burn.
  6. Add 1 pound lean ground turkey, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula; cook 5–8 minutes until no longer pink.
  7. Pour in 1/3 cup tomato sauce and scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen browned bits; simmer 3–5 minutes until fully cooked through, then remove from heat.
  8. Warm or char tortillas: spray lightly with oil if desired and heat briefly over a gas flame or on a hot skillet until lightly charred and pliable, using tongs to flip.
  9. Assemble tacos by adding equal portions of turkey to each tortilla, sprinkling with shredded cheese so it melts, and topping with desired toppings such as sour cream, avocado or guacamole, chopped cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

  • Try toppings like shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole or avocado, chopped cherry tomatoes, salsa or pico de gallo, cilantro, and lime.
  • Char tortillas directly over a gas flame using tongs for a few seconds per side, or warm on a grill or skillet.
  • Spray tortillas lightly with oil before charring to help browning.
  • Nutrition information does not include toppings.
  • Store leftover turkey taco meat in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.
  • Reheat leftover meat in a skillet or microwave until warm.