Tacos de Pavo

Tacos de Pavo

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  • Prep10m
  • Cook15m
Total time
25 min
Internal temp
165°F
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Recipe written for 4 servings

Main

Spice Mix

Main

Taco Assembly

Uses your kitchen

Estufa

Microondas

Cookware

Sartén

Sartén

Step by step

Instructions

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Finely dice the 1 cebolla amarilla and mince the 3 dientes ajo. In a small mixing bowl, combine the 2 tsp chile en polvo, 1 tsp comino, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp polvo de ajo, ½ tsp polvo de cebolla, ½ tsp orégano seco, ½ tsp sal más si es necesario, ¼ tsp pimienta negra, and ¼ tsp pimienta de cayena opcional (if using). Set aside.

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  • Mixing Bowl
  • Paprika
  • 3–4 min
  • Medium-high

Heat the 1 tbsp aceite de oliva in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced cebolla amarilla and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 3–4 minutes.

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  • Skillet
  • 1 min

Add the minced dientes ajo and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.

  • 5–6 min
  • Medium-high

Add the 1 lb pavo molido se recomienda 93% magro to the skillet. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook over medium-high heat until no pink remains, about 5–6 minutes.

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  • Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon

Drain any excess liquid from the pan if needed, then add the 1 tbsp pasta de tomate and stir it into the 1 lb pavo molido se recomienda 93% magro until evenly coated.

  • 3–4 min
  • Medium-low

Sprinkle the spice mixture over the 1 lb pavo molido se recomienda 93% magro and stir well to coat everything evenly. Pour in the ⅓ cup caldo de pollo bajo en sodio and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3–4 minutes, until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the filling is juicy but not watery. Taste and adjust ½ tsp sal más si es necesario as needed.

  • 1–1 min

Warm your 8 small tortillas de harina o maíz calentadas: place them directly over a gas stovetop for 15–20 seconds per side for a little char, or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30–45 seconds until pliable.

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  • Corn Tortilla

Spoon the seasoned 1 lb pavo molido se recomienda 93% magro filling into the center of each warm 8 small tortillas de harina o maíz calentadas. Top with shredded 1 cup mezcla de queso mexicano, lettuce, diced medium tomates Roma, 1 aguacate rebanado o, ½ cup crema agria, and salsa or pico de gallo as desired.

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  • Corn Tortilla

Finish with a squeeze of fresh whole limón juice and a sprinkle of cilantro fresco picado aproximadamente. Serve immediately.

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  • Cilantro