Ground Turkey Tacos
This turkey tacos recipe is loaded with veggies and spices and comes together in half hour or less!
Servings 8
Calories 179kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. avocado oil (or whatever type you prefer)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 red pepper (seeded and diced)
- 1 poblano pepper (seeded and diced)
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 2 lb. ground turkey
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 2 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 2 - 2 1/2 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers and sauté for 6-7 minutes until veggies start to soften.
- Add garlic, turkey, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and 2 tsp. salt, and pepper. Break turkey up with a large spoon or spatula and cook for 7-10 minutes until cooked through.
- Once turkey is cooked, add tomato and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust salt level if desired. Remove from heat and serve.
- Serve with tortillas, and toppings like salsa, guacamole, sour cream, chopped lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro, olives, and your favorite other taco toppings.
Notes
Taco meat leftovers freeze well in freezer safe ziplocks for several months. Defrost in refrigerator overnight.
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 583mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1980IU | Vitamin C: 36.9mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2.8mg