Ground Turkey Tacos
Ground Turkey Tacos offer a quick, delicious, and family-friendly meal packed with lean protein and bold Mexican-inspired flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe comes together in under 20 minutes using simple ingredients, with plenty of customization options to suit your taste and dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free (when using corn tortillas)
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Serving Ingredients
- 8 soft tortillas (corn or flour), warmed
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Chopped cilantro
- Shredded cheese
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Dice the onion and mince the garlic while warming a skillet over medium heat with a little olive oil.
- Cook the Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the pan, breaking it up with a spatula as it browns, until fully cooked and no longer pink.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Push the turkey to the side and sauté the onions and garlic in the same skillet until fragrant and softened.
- Season the Meat: Sprinkle in the taco seasoning, salt, and pepper, stirring well to coat everything evenly with spices and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Warm the Tortillas: While the meat simmers, warm your tortillas in a dry pan or microwave until soft and pliable, ready for filling.
- Assemble Your Tacos: Load up each tortilla with a generous spoonful of seasoned ground turkey and top with your favorite garnishes like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, shredded cheese, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the ground turkey to keep the filling juicy and tender.
- Use fresh spices in your taco seasoning for more vibrant flavors.
- A non-stick pan eases cooking and cleanup, especially for lean meats.
- Lightly toast tortillas to add texture and prevent tearing.
- Fresh garnishes add brightness and balance to the savory meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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