The tantalizing blend of Mexican flavors and succulent turkey creates a symphony of delectable taste in this recipe for turkey tacos. Tasty's rendition of this classic dish transforms the traditional beef taco into a leaner, healthier alternative, packed with savory goodness. Let's embark on a culinary journey that will awaken your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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TASTY GROUND TURKEY TACOS
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
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
WEEKDAY MEAL-PREP TURKEY TACO BOWLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: oil, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, large red onion, salt, pepper, ground turkey, taco seasoning, diced tomato, rice, black beans, corn, salsa, lime, cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro
Provided by Scott Loitsch
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the peppers and onions and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened. Remove from pan, set aside.
- Add ground turkey to hot skillet. Break apart with a wooden spoon to separate.
- Season with taco seasoning, stir, cooking until meat has browned and cooked through.
- Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- To assemble the taco bowls, add a base of rice to 4 food storage containers. Top each with a scoop of black beans, corn, salsa, cheddar cheese, cooked peppers and onions, and taco meat. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge.
- Store in the refrigerator (and enjoy any extras immediately). Can be kept refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617 calories, Carbohydrate 85 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 19 grams
5-INGREDIENT HEARTY TURKEY TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, lean ground turkey, salt, Tasty Hearty Spice Blend, medium white onion, corn tortillas, salsa, crumbled cotija cheese, lime
Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, 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 and hearty spice blend. Cook, stirring occasionally, allowing the turkey to brown slightly. Once the turkey is cooked through, about 8 minutes, remove the pan from the heat.
- Heat the tortillas in a clean skillet over medium heat or directly over a medium-low flame on a gas 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 1 tablespoon salsa and 1 tablespoon cotija cheese. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 5 grams
TURKEY TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
HEARTY TURKEY TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
GROUND TURKEY TACO MEAT
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
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
TURKEY TACO STUFFED BELL PEPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: ground turkey, onion, garlic, black beans, yellow corn, salsa, ground cumin, dried oregano, paprika, salt, black pepper, guacamole
Provided by Joey Firoben
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Using a sharp knife, cut off the tops of each bell pepper. Use the knife to help cut out and remove the seeds and ribs from inside the peppers.
- Place the peppers in a lightly greased roasting pan and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in the onion, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper, and sauté until the onions have softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Toss in the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Move the onions away from the center of the pan to create an open surface in the skillet. Place the ground turkey in the center of the pan and break up the meat.
- Move the meat and onions to the sides of the pan to create an open surface again. Pour in the black beans, corn, and salsa and stir the mixture until evenly combined.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into the hallowed bell peppers and replace the bell pepper tops.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the bell peppers have softened and wilted slightly.
- Remove the tops of the bell peppers, spoon on a large dollop of guacamole, and replace the tops.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 3 grams
TURKEY SOFT TACOS
Kids love them and so will you if you have high cholesterol like me.
Provided by Pegah Motaleb
Categories Main Dish Recipes Taco Recipes
Time 38m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place onions, jalapeno, and garlic in a grill pan over medium heat; cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in ground turkey, taco seasoning, and green bell pepper. Cook and stir until turkey is completely cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes. Divide turkey mixture among the tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 410.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
TURKEY SOFT TACOS
"Though I'm not a native of San Antonio, I do enjoy the spicy local flavor," Pattie McGlinchey says from Texas. "Bean-and-corn turkey tacos are my 5-year-old's favorite. I love that they're a cinch to put together and healthy, too...but don't tell that to my son!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add half of the tomatoes. Stir in the water, paprika, cumin, chili powder and salt. Add beans and corn; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. , Place about 1/2 cup turkey mixture down the center of each tortilla; top with 1 tablespoon cheese. Fold sides of tortilla over filling. Serve with green onions, cilantro and remaining tomatoes and cheese.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Choose the right turkey: Ground turkey is the most common type of turkey used in tacos, but you can also use leftover roasted turkey or even turkey sausage. Just be sure to cook the turkey thoroughly before adding it to your tacos.
- Season the turkey well: Turkey can be a bit bland on its own, so it's important to season it well before cooking. Use a combination of spices, such as chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. You can also add some fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley.
- Cook the turkey until it's browned: The turkey should be cooked until it's no longer pink in the center. This will help to ensure that it's safe to eat and that it has a nice flavor.
- Use a variety of toppings: The great thing about tacos is that you can top them with just about anything you like. Some popular toppings include shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and cheese.
- Serve the tacos immediately: Tacos are best served immediately after they're made. This will help to ensure that the tortillas are warm and the toppings are fresh.
Conclusion:
Turkey tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will enjoy. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together. With a little creativity, you can create endless variations of turkey tacos that everyone will love.
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