Turkey Tacos Recipe
Mexican · Main course · 25 min total
Lean ground turkey seasoned with chili, cumin, and garlic makes for a lighter yet equally flavorful taco filling. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
10
min prep
min prep
15
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
350
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until liquid is mostly absorbed, about 2-3 minutes.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Fill each tortilla with turkey mixture and desired toppings.
Tips
- For extra heat, add a diced jalapeño with the onion.
- Leftover turkey filling can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over tacos.
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