Turkey Taco Recipe

⏱️ 15 min 👥 4 servings 📊 Easy
Mexican
Turkey Taco Recipe
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Turkey Tacos that are quick, easy, healthy, juicy and packed with flavor – you won’t even miss the beef with my secret ingredient! They are the perfect dinner for a busy weeknight meal yet just as crave worthy as more labor intensive dinners. You can make Turkey Tacos with this ground turkey or turkey taco salad, lettuce wraps, burritos, etc. This turkey taco meat also freezes beautifully for prep ahead dinners – just when you didn’t think Turkey Tacos could get easier!

📝 Ingredients

  • 1- 1 1/4 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons granulated beef bouillon
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup Homemade Salsa (or your favorite store bought)
  • salt to taste
  • tortillas or taco shells (( Love La Tortilla Factory))
  • cheese
  • lettuce
  • Tomatoes
  • avocaodes
  • Guacamole
  • hot sauce
  • salsa
  • sour cream

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
  2. 2Add ground turkey and all of the seasonings and cook until almost cooked through, but still slightly pink then add salsa and water simmer an additional 5 minutes or until cooked through and reduced. Taste and add salt or additional cayenne or hot sauce to taste.
  3. 3Divide filling between tortillas and serve with your favorite toppings such as tomatoes, avocadoes, lettuce, etc

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by carlsbadcravings.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.