Ground Turkey Tacos
Turkey Tacos – includes a filling of lean ground turkey that’s seasoned with fresh salsa and plenty of spices, then it’s layered into warmed tortillas and finished with all the best classic taco toppings! Weeknights usually call for quick recipes, like these simple turkey tacos.
They have a quick prep and can be ready in 30 minutes! We even simplify with a store-bought salsa to save time, and you could also go the pre-shredded lettuce and pre-shredded cheese route for more short-cuts.
Or just assign help with toppings to a family member or friend if they’ll get to enjoy the meal too and you can have dinner ready in a flash!
These healthy turkey tacos are definitely an upgrade from your standard taco seasoning packet tacos. The secret is to add some freshness (bright salsa, garlic, cilantro) and your own blend of spices.
It’s a recipe destined to become a regular on the dinner menu!
Ingredients:
Ground Turkey Taco Filling
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb. 93% lean ground turkey, broken into chunks
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet, optional)
- 1 cup fresh salsa store-bought fresh
- 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro
For Serving
- 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed (see notes)
- 3/4 cup shredded monterey jack or cheddar cheese
- 2 small roma tomatoes, (or 1 cup grape tomatoes), diced
- 2 cup shredded romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce
- Mexican hot sauce, such as Cholula or Tapatio, optional