
Turkey Tacos
A weeknight staple that never gets old — seasoned ground turkey cooked in a savory, smoky blend of spices and simmered with a splash of broth for a juicy, flavorful filling. Piled into warm tortillas and loaded with your favorite toppings, these turkey tacos are lighter than beef but just as satisfying. Ready in under 30 minutes and endlessly customizable for the whole family.
4 servings · Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min · Total 25 min
Dinner
Ingredients
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1 lb ground turkey 93% lean recommended
1 yellow onion finely diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp olive oil
0.33 cup chicken broth low sodium
1 tbsp tomato paste
Spice Mix
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
0.5 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp onion powder
0.5 tsp dried oregano
0.5 tsp salt plus more
0.25 tsp black pepper
0.25 tsp cayenne pepper optional, for heat
Taco Assembly
8 small flour or corn tortillas warmed
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 medium Roma tomatoes diced
1 avocado sliced or mashed
0.5 cup sour cream
1 whole lime cut into wedges
0.25 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
Equipment
Stovetop
Microwave
Mixing Bowl
Skillet
Paper Towel
Wooden Spoon
Measuring Cups
Spatula
Knife
Pan
Measuring Spoons
Cutting Board
Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)
Instructions
- Finely dice the @[Yellow Onion] and mince the @[Garlic]. In a small #[Mixing Bowl], combine the @[Chili Powder], @[Cumin], @[Paprika], @[Garlic Powder], @[Onion Powder], @[Oregano], @[Salt], @[Black Pepper], and @[Cayenne Pepper] (if using). Set aside.
- Heat the @[Olive Oil] in a large #[Skillet] over ^[medium-high heat]. Add the diced @[Yellow Onion] and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about ~[3–4 minutes].
- Add the minced @[Garlic] and cook for ~[30 seconds], stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Add the @[Turkey 93% Lean Recommended] to the #[Skillet]. Break it up with a #[Wooden Spoon] and cook over ^[medium-high heat] until no pink remains, about ~[5–6 minutes].
- Drain any excess liquid from the pan if needed, then add the @[Tomato Paste] and stir it into the @[Turkey 93% Lean Recommended] until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture over the @[Turkey 93% Lean Recommended] and stir well to coat everything evenly. Pour in the @[Chicken Broth Low Sodium] 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 @[Salt] as needed.
- Warm your @[Flour Or Corn Tortillas Warmed]: place them directly over a gas burner 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.
- Spoon the seasoned @[Turkey 93% Lean Recommended] filling into the center of each warm @[Flour Or Corn Tortillas Warmed]. Top with shredded @[Mexican Cheese Blend], lettuce, diced @[Medium Roma Tomatoes], @[Avocado Sliced Or], @[Sour Cream], and salsa or pico de gallo as desired.
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh @[Lime] juice and a sprinkle of @[Cilantro]. Serve immediately.
