Best 5 Ground Turkey Tacos Recipes

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Ground turkey tacos are a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to use up leftover ground turkey, and they can be easily customized to suit your own tastes. Whether you like your tacos mild or spicy, with lots of toppings or just a few, there is sure to be a recipe out there that you will love. So what are you waiting for? Gather your ingredients and get cooking!

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TASTY GROUND TURKEY TACOS



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My mom's beef tacos get a makeover with ground turkey. These are much healthier, easier, and faster because there is no grease to contend with and I think they just taste better.

Provided by Andrea Parker

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ pounds ground turkey
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
8 fluid ounces water
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
½ onion, chopped
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 clove garlic, minced
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce, or to taste
½ cup Cheddar cheese, or to taste
½ cup diced tomatoes, or to taste
¼ cup chopped green onion, or to taste
¼ cup chopped cilantro, or to taste
2 tablespoons sliced olives, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, water, green chile peppers, onion, taco seasoning, and garlic; simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 30 minutes.
  • Spoon turkey mixture over tortillas. Top with lettuce, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, green onion, cilantro, and sliced olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 95.9 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1033.9 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

SOUTHWESTERN-FLAVORED GROUND BEEF OR TURKEY FOR TACOS & SALAD



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With Southwestern-Flavored Ground Beef, you can simultaneously make tonight's dinner and tomorrow's lunch. Just save out and refrigerate some of the taco meat and fixings such as shredded cheese and lettuce, plus chopped scallions and tomatoes. A good-looking salad like this will draw potential lunch traders. More likely than not, they'll be out of luck.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 pounds lean ground beef or turkey
1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
Salt and pepper, to taste
¼ cup cornmeal

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet until shimmering. Add onion; saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, oregano and cumin; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beef or turkey and cook, stirring often, until it loses its raw color. Stir in tomatoes; simmer to blend flavors, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in cornmeal; cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens, almost instantly. Cool and refrigerate (or serve warm for dinner as tacos or taco salad).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 84.4 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 344.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

SPICY GROUND TURKEY TACOS



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Make and share this Spicy Ground Turkey Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mike 2

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 tacos, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon oregano
6 ounces lean ground turkey
1/2 cup onion, chopped
4 (6 inch) whole wheat tortillas
1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups lettuce, shredded
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup salsa

Steps:

  • In a non stick pan add the turkey and onions, cook over medium heat until the turkey has browned and onions are translucent, drain. Add spices and stir to mix.
  • To serve, place 1/4 cup of the turkey in each tortilla. Top with 1 tablespoon cheese, 1/4 of the tomatoes, 1/2 cup lettuce, and 2 tablespoons salsa.
  • Caloies 340, fat 13 gm, fiber 7gm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.4, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 82.4, Sodium 601.2, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 7.5, Protein 21.8

GROUND TURKEY TACOS



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You can have a mouthwatering Mexican dinner ready in just 20 minutes. These turkey tacos couldn't be easier!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb lean (at least 93%) ground turkey
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
2/3 cup water
1 package (4.6 oz) Old El Paso™ taco shells (8 shells)
2 medium avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced
1 cup sliced pineapple (fresh or canned)

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook turkey in oil until no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in taco seasoning mix and water. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened.
  • Spoon filling into taco shells. Add toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 6 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

GROUND TURKEY TACOS



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Mouthwatering Mexican dinner ready in just 20 minutes. Serve these turkey tacos made using Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix and shells.

Provided by Old El Paso

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Old El Paso®

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound lean (at least 93%) ground turkey
1 (1 ounce) package Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix
⅔ cup water
1 (4.6 ounce) package Old El Paso® taco shells
2 medium avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced
1 cup sliced pineapple (fresh or canned)

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook turkey in oil until no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in taco seasoning mix and water. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened.
  • Spoon filling into taco shells. Add toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 83.6 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 871.6 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

Tips for Making Ground Turkey Tacos:

  • Choose lean ground turkey: Look for ground turkey with a fat content of 93% or higher to ensure it's not too greasy.
  • Season the ground turkey well: Use a combination of spices, such as chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, to give the turkey flavor.
  • Cook the ground turkey over medium heat: This will help prevent it from drying out.
  • Don't overcook the ground turkey: Cook it until it's no longer pink in the center, but don't let it get dry.
  • Use a variety of toppings: This will make your tacos more interesting and flavorful. Some popular toppings include lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.
  • Serve the tacos with your favorite sides: Some popular sides for tacos include rice, beans, and corn on the cob.

Conclusion:

Ground turkey tacos are a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and preparation, you can have a delicious taco dinner on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give ground turkey tacos a try!

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