Ground Turkey Tacos
The ultimate comfort food, Ground Turkey Tacos are packed with flavor and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. With savory ground turkey, vibrant toppings, and delightful spices, they're sure to satisfy your cravings. Make them tonight for a meal everyone will love!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Frying Pan
- Saucepan
- Chef's Knife
- Cutting Board
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey broken into chunks
- to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet, optional)
- 1 cup fresh salsa store-bought fresh or homemade
- 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro
- 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas warmed (see notes)
- 3/4 cup shredded monterey jack or cheddar cheese
- 2 small roma tomatoes (or 1 cup grape tomatoes), diced
- 2 cup shredded romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce
- to taste Mexican hot sauce such as Cholula or Tapatio, optional
Instructions
- Heat oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over moderately high heat.
- Add turkey season with salt and pepper and let lightly brown on bottom, about 3 minutes.
- Reduce heat slightly, turn turkey, add garlic. Break up turkey and let just barely cook through.
- Add chili powder, ancho chili powder, cumin, optional paprika and saute 30 seconds longer.
- Pour in salsa and toss. Reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for a few minutes. Note that every salsa is different, if mixture is a little dry you can add a splash of chicken broth or water as needed.
- Serve turkey mixture over individual warmed tortillas topped with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and optional hot sauce.
Notes
- Tip 1: Heat about 1/2 Tbsp of olive in an 9-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat (additional oil not included in nutrition estimate).
- Tip 2: Add tortilla then flip with tongs to coat each side lightly with oil.
- Tip 3: Cook tortilla until just lightly golden brown in spots on each side.
- Tip 4: Transfer to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Tip 5: Alternately you can brush each tortilla lightly with oil then cook 3 at a time in a 12-inch skillet.