turkey tacos

Ground Turkey Tacos are saucy, flavorful and oh so easy in 20 minutes. Your family will not miss the beef and ask to make them again and again!

Turkey Tacos

lb turkey

onion (finely chopped)

garlic

tbsp oil

tbsp taco seasoning (low sodium)

tsp salt

Pepper

water

Drop of any sugar

corn tortillas

Avocado (tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, red onion and lime, for serving)

Preheat large ceramic non-stick skillet on medium heat and swirl oil to coat.

Add onion and garlic and saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add ground turkey, taco seasoning, salt and pepper. Saute for 10 minutes, stirring and breaking into small pieces with spatula often.

Add tomato sauce, water and a touch of sugar. Stir bring to a boil and simmer for 1 minute.

Warm up tortillas on another hot skillet or in a microwave.

Serve hot in a corn tortilla with your favorite taco toppings like avocado, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, red onion, lime and guacamole.

Add all ingredients, except water, to a freezer bag - I like to use these reusable 1 gallon silicone bags.

Swoosh things around to mix tomato paste with turkey to prevent burning.

Freeze for up to 3 months.

Cook from frozen with 1/2 cup water on high pressure for 12 mins.

Release pressure using Quick Release.

Whisk 2 tbsp cold water with 2 tbsp cornstarch and add to Instant Pot.

Press Saute, stir and cook until taco meat has thickened.

Make a Freezer Meal for Instant Pot

If the key to great tacos is simplicity, this quick and easy recipe takes the…uh…taco. Über kid-friendly, this simple Turkey Taco recipe is perfect for kids of all ages and is ready in under 30 minutes! Under 300 calories per serving.

(16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Taco Seasoned Ground Turkey

refried beans

taco shells

lettuce

tomatoes,

cilantro

non-fat plain yogurt

Spray a skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. 

Add ground turkey to hot skillet. Stir to crumble, approximately 14 to 16 minutes. Always cook to well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer.

Add tomatoes and beans. Add meat mixture to taco shells. 

Top with lettuce, tomato, cilantro and yogurt.

Swap the beef for ground turkey to make these flavorful, and better-for-you Turkey Tacos! The ground turkey has a killer seasoning mix and can be whipped up in 15 minutes or less in one skillet. Add your favorite taco toppings and dinner is served!

olive oil

yellow onion ((~1/2 of 1 onion))

garlic ((~2 cloves))

chili powder

EACH: ground cumin, paprika

EACH: onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt and pepper

beef bouillon powder

lean (90/10) ground turkey

tomato sauce

tortillas (flour

colby jack Cheddar cheese

Toppings: shredded lettuce, sour cream (fat free lime

TURKEY TACO MEAT: Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and once the oil is hot, add in the diced onion. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until soft and translucent. Add in the garlic and cook for 20-30 seconds. Add in all of the seasonings: 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 tablespoon beef bouillon powder. Stir around the spices until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Nothing should be burning; reduce the heat if needed.

TACO MEAT CONT.: Add in the ground turkey. Crumble the meat into small pieces and cook until no longer pink (but not cooked through all the way), about 5-8 minutes. Add in the tomato sauce and scrape the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits (this is where the flavor is!) Let simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until fully cooked through, and then remove from heat.

ASSEMBLY: Char/warm tortillas (Note 1). Add even amounts of the turkey taco meat and then sprinkle cheese right on top. The taco meat should be hot enough that the cheese will melt. Immediately add toppings of choice. Our favorites are a big scoop of sour cream, ripe sliced avocado (or guacamole), a few chopped cherry tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Enjoy hot!

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Swap the beef for ground turkey to make these flavorful, and better-for-you Turkey Tacos. The ground turkey has a killer seasoning mix and can be whipped up in 15 minutes or less in one skillet. Add some delicious taco toppings and dinner is served!

This mouth-watering flavor packed ground turkey recipe is sure to make your taste buds sing. It combines a tantalizing blend of spices with the juiciest ground turkey you'll ever make to create a dish that's to die for. And what's even better is that you can also make some incredible ground turkey tacos from this recipe too! Not to mention the whole process of putting it together couldn't be simpler. In fact, in you can have it ready and on the table in under 15 minutes.

How To Cook Ground Turkey (And Make It Taste Delicious)

turkey

garlic powder

cumin powder

½ tbsp chili powder

oregano

paprika powder

Salt and pepper,

water sauce

Taco shells or tortillas

Mixed greens salad

Lime wedges

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the ground turkey and cook, stirring and breaking lumps, until it gets some color.

Add all of the spices and water or enchilada sauce.

Cook and crumble the turkey for another few minutes or until it is cooked through.

Serve the turkey in tacos with your favorite toppings.

Healthy turkey tacos recipe that's loaded with peppers, spices and comes together in half hour or less! We eat this all the time - its simply the best!

Healthy Turkey Tacos (Ground Turkey and Peppers)

Tbsp. avocado oil

onion

red pepper

poblano pepper ((seeded and diced))

Tbsp. minced garlic

Tbsp. chili powder

cumin

paprika

salt

pepper

medium tomatoes, chopped ((about 2 cups))

Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers and sauté for 6-7 minutes until veggies start to soften.

Add garlic, turkey, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and 2 tsp. salt, and pepper. Break turkey up with a large spoon or spatula and cook for 7-10 minutes until cooked through.

Once turkey is cooked, add tomato and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust salt level if desired. Remove from heat and serve.

Serve with tortillas, and toppings like salsa, guacamole, sour cream, chopped lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro, olives, and your favorite other taco toppings.

This recipe turned out fantastic! However, I do have a question: what are the measurements for the serving size? Would it be 1 cup or 1 1/2 cup?

Make the best turkey taco meat packed with zesty Southwestern flavor, lean protein, and plenty of veggies. These healthy ground turkey tacos are the ultimate make-ahead weeknight recipe!

Healthy Ground Turkey Tacos

red onion ((about ¼ large red onion))

red bell pepper ((about ½ pepper))

ground turkey (93/7) ((see note))

all-purpose flour

taco seasoning ((more

water ((more if needed))

Tortillas, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream

Heat Pan

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. If you’re using a nonstick skillet, you may not need oil.

Brown Meat and Vegetables

Add onion, bell peppers, and ground turkey. Cook, breaking up the meat, until the meat is no longer pink and the vegetables are cooked.

Add Seasoning

Add flour and taco seasoning and stir to combine, continuing to cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until spices are fragrant.

Simmer

Stir in water, and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue to simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until water is mostly evaporated, about 10 minutes. You can keep this at a low simmer, partially covered, until you’re ready to serve, adding more water if necessary to keep the mixture from drying out.

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Make the best ground turkey tacos packed with zesty Southwestern flavor, lean protein, and plenty of veggies. This healthy ground turkey taco meat is ready in one skillet in just 30 minutes. It’s the ultimate make-ahead weeknight recipe!

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