Best 7 Tasty Ground Turkey Tacos Recipes

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Ground turkey tacos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. The lean protein of ground turkey makes it a healthy choice, and the bold flavors of Mexican spices add a depth of flavor that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a fun and festive party dish, ground turkey tacos are sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GROUND TURKEY TACO MEAT



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This recipe has fewer calories because of the ground turkey and amazing flavor! It is a little spicy, but our family enjoys it this way. Because it has so much flavor, you cannot even tell it's not ground beef. It tastes great as a topping on baked potatoes as well as tacos. Enjoy!

Provided by adnerb78

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 26m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (12 ounce) package ground turkey
½ cup water
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne together in a small bowl.
  • Cook turkey in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring to break up clumps, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder mixture and water. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir cider vinegar and brown sugar into the skillet. Simmer until flavors combine, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 62.7 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 663.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

HEARTY TURKEY TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: tomatillo, jalapeño, garlic, medium white onion, fresh cilantro, lime, kosher salt, olive oil, ground turkey, medium white onion, kosher salt, McCormick® Hearty Spice Blend, chili powder, corn tortilla, crumbled cotija cheese, radish, fresh cilantro, Lime wedge

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb tomatillo, husks removed
1 jalapeño, seeded
3 cloves garlic
½ medium white onion
½ bunch fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced
kosher salt, to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 lb ground turkey
½ medium white onion, diced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon McCormick® Hearty Spice Blend
¼ teaspoon chili powder
corn tortilla
4 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese
radish, thinly sliced
fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime wedge

Steps:

  • Make the tomatillo salsa: Place the tomatillos in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the tomatillos have turned darker green in color and some of the skins have started to burst. Remove from the water and set aside to cool.
  • In a food processor, combine the jalapeño, garlic, onion, cilantro and cooled tomatillos. Blend until the cilantro and onion have broken down, but you can still see the tomatillo seeds. Be careful not to overblend. Season with the lime juice and salt.
  • Make the turkey filling: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until starting to soften and caramelize, about 10 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground turkey. Season with the salt, Hearty spice blend, and chili powder. Stir occasionally, allowing the turkey to brown slightly. Once the turkey is cooked through, about 5 minutes, remove the pan from the heat.
  • Heat the tortillas in a clean skillet or over a medium-low flame on a gas burning stove. Wrap the hot tortillas in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm as you heat the remaining tortillas.
  • Assemble the tacos: Fill the hot tortillas with the turkey filling and garnish with salsa, cheese, radishes, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 5 grams

TURKEY TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: oil, lean ground turkey, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, canned diced tomato

Provided by Swasti Shukla

Categories     Lunch

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

oil
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 oz taco seasoning, 1 packet
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
28 oz canned diced tomato, drained

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over high heat. Once hot, add oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the ground turkey and break apart with a spatula.
  • Add taco seasoning, salt, and pepper and stir, cooking until meat has browned and is fully cooked through.
  • Stir in the tomatoes. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes and remove from heat.
  • Assemble tacos with your favorite toppings.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 4 grams

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

GROUND TURKEY TACOS



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Ground turkey is sautéed with chopped onion, chili powder, tomato paste, and chicken broth in these easy, family-friendly tacos. Stuff them into hard taco shells and top with all the fixings-sour cream, pico de gallo, avocado, cheddar cheese, and shredded lettuce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Yield Makes 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 pound ground turkey (dark and light meat)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth or water
6 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 medium red tomato, cored and chopped
10 hard taco shells
Sour cream, for garnish
Lucinda's Pico de Gallo, for garnish
Avocado, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, add onion and cook until onion becomes translucent. Add turkey and cook, breaking up meat with the side of a spoon, just until meat is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in chili powder, salt, and tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Add broth and simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid becomes thick and clings to meat.
  • Divide meat mixture, cheese, lettuce, and tomato among taco shells and serve immediately with optional sour cream, pico de gallo, and avocado.

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

Provided by abigler_06

Categories     Tex Mex

Time 45m

Yield 8 tacos, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 small tortillas (flat)
1/2 lb ground turkey breast
1/2 bell pepper
1/2 red onion
2 mushrooms
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (3 ounce) packet taco seasoning
1 tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup lettuce, shredded
1/2 cup cheese, shredded
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup salsa (chunky)
1 teaspoon taco seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • take each tortilla shell and spray with cooking spray.
  • bend the tortillas around the edges of a large, oven-proof plate to create a taco-like shape.
  • Place in the oven for 10 minutes or until the tortillas have become rigid, then let them rest at room temperature, still around the plate.
  • Saute the ground turkey in a frying pan with 1/2 the packet of taco seasoning and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Dice the pepper, red onion, and mushroom, and mix with the turkey in the pan.
  • Cook until turkey is completely cooked and peppers are not brittle.
  • Set the mixture aside.
  • prepare a baking dish (rectangular) by covering it with tin foil and greasing it (I like to use 1 calorie spray).
  • Remove the shells from the plate and spoon the turkey mixture into the shells (it should only go up about 1/3 of the way of the taco).
  • Sprinkle cheese on top of the turkey mixture.
  • Place each stuffed taco into the baking dish. They should stand up on their own, supported by the others.
  • Bake for 7 minutes or until cheese has partially melted.
  • Take out of oven and add lettuce and tomato on top of the cheese.
  • Top with special sauce (recipe below).
  • Sauce:.
  • Mix sour cream and salsa together in a small bowl.
  • Add the taco seasoning to taste.
  • Serve on top of the the tacos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 59.2, Sodium 2648.6, Carbohydrate 66.8, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 9.7, Protein 26.1

Tips:

  • Use a variety of spices: To give your ground turkey tacos the best flavor, use a variety of spices. Some good options include chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and garlic powder. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
  • Don't overcook the turkey: Ground turkey can dry out quickly, so it's important to not overcook it. Cook it just until it is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your tacos the best flavor. Use fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and avocados. You can also add other vegetables, such as corn, black beans, or bell peppers.
  • Make your own tortillas: If you have the time, making your own tortillas is a great way to add a personal touch to your tacos. Tortillas are relatively easy to make, and they only require a few ingredients.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: There are many different toppings that you can serve with your ground turkey tacos. Some popular options include salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese. You can also add pickled onions, jalapeños, or cabbage.

Conclusion:

Ground turkey tacos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. With a variety of spices, fresh ingredients, and your favorite toppings, you can create a taco that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give ground turkey tacos a try. You won't be disappointed!

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