Ground Turkey Tacos Recipe
Ground turkey shows up where you least expect it, in the best Turkey Taco you've ever had. This recipe has a few tricks up its sleeve to make sure every bite is juicy and perfectly seasoned. Coming to tortillas near you in about 15 minutes.
Servings 4 servings (1 cup each)
Calories 212kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion peeled and finely chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning (see note 1)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pound ground turkey (see note 2)
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar packed (see note 3)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- corn tortillas or flour tortillas, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, ands our cream, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning, garlic, and oregano until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add ground turkey and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost cooked through but still slightly pink, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve in tortillas with all your favorite toppings like cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and sour cream.
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Notes
- Taco seasoning: To DIY a packet's worth of homemade taco seasoning, whisk together 1 Tbsp. chili powder, 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin, 3/4 tsp. paprika, 1/2 tsp. ground coriander, 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper, and salt to taste (I like 1/2 tsp.). Add 1 tsp. cornstarch if you prefer a thickener in your taco seasoning.
- Ground turkey: Look for 93% lean ground turkey. If you get the 99% fat-free ground turkey breast, your meat is going to be dry.
- Brown sugar: Leave this out if it sounds weird to you.
- Yield: This recipe makes about 4 c. of turkey taco meat. That's enough for 4 servings, 1 c. of meat each, enough to make 3 to 4 tacos per person.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cup meat | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 932IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg