Best 6 Slow Cooker Turkey Mole Tacos Recipes

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Attention all taco lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to create the most delicious and flavorful slow cooker turkey mole tacos. This tantalizing dish combines the authentic taste of traditional mole sauce with the convenience of slow cooking. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of preparing this lip-smacking meal. Discover the secret to creating a rich and complex mole sauce using simple pantry staples. Learn how to select the perfect turkey cut, ensuring tender and juicy meat. We'll also introduce you to a variety of taco toppings that will elevate your tacos to the next level. So grab your slow cooker and let's dive into the world of slow cooker turkey mole tacos!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOFT TURKEY TACOS



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Note to parents: Never leave a child unattended in the kitchen. These recipes are appropriate for children of various ages, 4 to 10. When a recipe calls for cooking on the stove or using a paring knife, an adult should do those activities and let the child assist, if age appropriate.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 17m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 small onion, diced
1 cup diced zucchini
1/4 cup mild salsa, plus more for passing at the table
8 ounces raw turkey sausages
1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack
8 corn tortillas
1 ripe avocado
Salt and pepper
4 iceberg lettuce leaves, shredded
1 wooden spoon
1 medium saute pan
2 medium bowls
Paring knife (use with an adult)
1 fork
1 microwave

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the zucchini, the salsa, and a couple tablespoons of water. Cover, cook for 5 minutes, or until the squash is tender. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a bowl with a spoon.
  • Squish the sausage meat from its casing into the same skillet. (Discard the casings.) Break the meat up with a wooden spoon. Cook the meat over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until it loses its color. Add the meat to the vegetables. Add the cheese and stir. Set aside.
  • Cut avocado in half. Using a spoon, scrape the avocado from the skin into another bowl. Smash the avocado with a fork and season with salt and pepper.
  • Wrap the tortillas in moist paper towels. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute or until warm. Lay out the tortillas and divide the turkey mixture evenly on top. Top with lettuce and avocado, fold the tortillas over and serve with salsa.

TURKEY-MOLE TACOS



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Enjoy these turkey-mole tacos made using Progresso® chicken broth and Old El Paso® shells - a wonderful Mexican dinner that's ready in just 20 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup mole
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
3 cups shredded leftover turkey or deli rotisserie chicken
1 box (7.4 oz) Old El Paso™ hard and soft taco shells (6 hard taco shells and 6 tortillas)
2 tablespoons sesame seed

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, heat mole and chicken broth over medium heat, breaking up mole paste with spoon. Stir in turkey. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon filling in taco shells and tortillas. Top with sesame seed. Roll up tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 570 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 1 g

SLOW-COOKER TURKEY TACOS



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Turkey is often overlooked, which is really too bad since it's flavorful, inexpensive and a great alternative when you're looking to avoid red meat. But no more, once you give this recipe a try you'll see just how versatile turkey can be. Cooked low and slow, the turkey thighs used in this recipe turn out juicy and tender and without a lot of effort from you. Dump the ingredients into your slow cooker and forget about them for the rest of the day, when dinner rolls around it's just a matter of shredding and setting out your favorite taco fixings.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (15 oz) spicy chili beans in sauce, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 1/2 lb turkey thighs, skin removed
1 package (1.25 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 package (4.6 oz) Old El Paso™ taco shells (12 shells)
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
1 cup shredded cheese

Steps:

  • In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix chili beans and onion. Top with turkey. Sprinkle taco seasoning over turkey; spoon salsa over top.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours.
  • Place turkey on cutting board. Remove meat from bones; discard bones. Using 2 forks, pull turkey into shreds. Stir turkey into bean mixture in cooker.
  • Heat taco shells as directed on package. Spoon turkey mixture into taco shells. Top with lettuce, tomato and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Taco, Sodium 740 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

TURKEY MOLE TACOS



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In contrast to traditional tacos, these taste complete as is, without further garnishes or sauces. I've also made this using bite-sized pieces of chicken thighs and increasing the cooking time appropriately. -Helen Glazier, Seattle

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
1 celery rib, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
2 ounces 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, chopped
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup lightly salted mixed nuts, coarsely chopped
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, celery, green onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain., Stir in the tomatoes, red peppers, chocolate, chili powder, cumin, salt and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally., Remove from the heat; stir in nuts. Place about 1/3 cup filling on each tortilla. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER TURKEY TACOS



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Make and share this Slow Cooker Turkey Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lynn S.

Categories     Poultry

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 Tacos, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup chunky salsa
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, Chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
ground red pepper
8 taco shells

Steps:

  • Brown turkey and onion in large skillet over medium heat, stirring to separate meat. Combine turkey mixture, tomato paste, salsa, cilantro and salt in slow cooker. Cover; cook on low 4-5 hours.
  • Just before serving, melt butter in small saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour and salt; cook 1 minute. Carefully stir in milk. Cook and stir over low heat until thickened. Remove from heat. Combine sour cream and sprinkle of ground red pepper in small bowl. Stir into hot milk mixture. Return to heat; cook over low heat 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • To serve, spoon 1/4 cup turkey mixture into each taco shell. Spoon sour cream mixture over taco filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.9, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 56.4, Sodium 609.8, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 13.1

CROCK POT MEXICAN TURKEY



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This recipe makes an excellent filling for many kinds of Mexican recipes...burritos, tacos, or casseroles. Our favorite is to simply spoon this delicious mixture right from the pot into a soft tortilla and top with fresh cilantro, cheese, tomatoes and sour cream...roll it up and eat our fill after a long day.

Provided by Geema

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 10h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs turkey legs, preferably thighs, skinned
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 chopped onion
2 minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
salt and pepper
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
8 large flour tortillas
1 cup shredded cheese, cheddar, pepper jack, mozzarella
1 cup sour cream
diced fresh tomato
lettuce
cilantro
hot sauce or salsa

Steps:

  • Place turkey thighs in crock pot.
  • Add tomato sauce, chilies, onion, garlic, Worcestershire, chili powder, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours.
  • Remove turkey from crock pot, shred meat and discard the bones.
  • Return the meat to the pot and stir to mix sauce and meat thoroughly.
  • Spoon meat and sauce into a tortilla and garnish with the tomatoes, lettuce, lettuce and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1299, Fat 52, SaturatedFat 20.1, Cholesterol 209.2, Sodium 2388.6, Carbohydrate 133.6, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 12.6, Protein 72.3

Tips:

  • Use a variety of dried chiles for a complex flavor. Guajillo, ancho, pasilla, and chipotle chiles are all good choices.
  • Soak the chiles in hot water for at least 30 minutes before blending. This will help to soften them and release their flavor.
  • Add a little bit of chocolate to the mole sauce for a rich, velvety flavor. Dark chocolate or unsweetened cocoa powder both work well.
  • If you don't have time to make your own mole sauce, you can use a store-bought variety. Just be sure to choose one that is made with real ingredients and has a good flavor.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best results. This includes using fresh tortillas, ripe avocados, and flavorful cheese.
  • Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker turkey mole tacos are a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The mole sauce is rich, flavorful, and complex, and the turkey is tender and juicy. The tacos are served with fresh tortillas, avocado, and cheese, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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