Best 5 Three Chili Turkey Tacos Recipes

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Craving a flavorful and satisfying meal that packs a punch? Look no further! Three chili turkey tacos combine the goodness of ground turkey, a trio of chili peppers, and a symphony of spices, wrapped in warm tortillas. This fusion of flavors promises an explosion of taste that will tantalize your palate. With the flexibility to customize the heat level and add your favorite toppings, these tacos are perfect for taco night, casual gatherings, or a quick and delicious weeknight meal. In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey, exploring the art of creating the perfect three chili turkey tacos, from choosing the right ingredients to achieving the perfect balance of flavors. So, grab your apron and get ready to embark on a taste adventure that will leave you craving more!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

THREE-CHILI TURKEY TACOS



Three-Chili Turkey Tacos image

With a trio of chili sauce, green chilies and chili powder, these take "taco night" to a new level. -Cathy Tang, Redmond, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/3 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
1/3 cup chili sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
3-1/4 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
10 taco shells, warmed
1-1/4 cups shredded lettuce
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the turkey, onion and red pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the beer, chili sauce, chilies, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until heated through., Spoon turkey mixture into taco shells; top with lettuce and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

THREE BEAN TURKEY CHILI



Three Bean Turkey Chili image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds ground turkey (not lean)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons chile powder
2 tablespoons tomato paste
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
One 4-ounce can diced green chiles (mild, medium or hot, as desired)
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup shredded pepper Jack or sharp Cheddar, for topping
1 cup sour cream, for topping
1 cup sliced scallions, for topping

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the turkey, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon, until brown, about 8 minutes. Remove the turkey and set aside. Add the garlic, celery, onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 8 minutes. Add the chile powder and tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Return the turkey to the pot and add the diced tomatoes, beans, green chiles and chicken broth. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded, about 30 minutes.
  • Serve the chili topped with the cheese, sour cream and scallions.

GROUND TURKEY TACO MEAT



Ground Turkey Taco Meat image

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

TERRIFIC TURKEY CHILI



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Using some fresh and some canned ingredients, this chili is a snap to throw together and will keep you craving it for days. Chunky zucchini, fresh green onion, sour cream, and - what the heck - shredded Cheddar cheese, are sure to make this your favorite chili recipe. If you like beans in your chili, garbanzos right out of the can are great in this.

Provided by big surprise

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 ½ pounds ground turkey
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
1 (7 ounce) can salsa
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, or coarsely chopped tomatoes packed in puree
1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Crumble turkey into the pot, stirring with a wooden spoon to break apart as much as possible. Season with taco seasoning mix, coriander, oregano, chili flakes, and tomato paste, and mix until meat is evenly coated with seasonings. Continue cooking, reducing heat if necessary, until turkey is well browned.
  • Pour in beef broth, and simmer to reduce liquid slightly, about 5 minutes. Add salsa, tomatoes, and green chilies, and continue cooking at a moderate simmer for ten minutes. Adjust the thickness at any time you feel necessary by adding water.
  • While chili is still cooking, heat one tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and green bell pepper, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent and bell pepper is lightly browned. Add onion and bell pepper to the chili, and continue cooking at a very low simmer.
  • In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini, and cook stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the zucchini to the chili, reduce heat, and continue cooking 15 minutes more. Again, adjust the consistency with water as needed.
  • Ladle chili into serving bowls. Top with sour cream, green onion, and cheddar cheese, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 124.8 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 34.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 1521.4 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

HEARTY TURKEY TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Hearty Turkey Tacos Recipe by Tasty image

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

Tips:

  • Use a variety of chili peppers. This will give your tacos a more complex flavor. Some good options include ancho, guajillo, and New Mexico chili peppers.
  • Toast the chili peppers before using them. This will help to bring out their flavor. You can do this in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes.
  • Use a combination of ground turkey and ground beef. This will give your tacos a more flavorful and juicy filling.
  • Season the ground turkey and ground beef well. Use a variety of spices, such as chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Simmer the chili sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will help to develop the flavors and thicken the sauce.
  • Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings. Some good options include shredded cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Three-chili turkey tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual get-together. The combination of ground turkey, chili peppers, and spices creates a flavorful and juicy filling. The tacos are also topped with your favorite toppings, making them a customizable meal that everyone will enjoy.

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