Ground Turkey Taco Recipe

The BEST Ground Turkey Tacos from scratch for a healthy, quick and easy taco dinner the whole family will love!

⏱️ 50 min 🔪 Prep: 20 min 🔥 Cook: 30 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 4 views
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Ground Turkey Taco Recipe Foto: Skinnytaste

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning (homemade or store bought)
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 small onion (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons red bell pepper (minced)
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce
  • 8 6 -inch corn tortillas (or crispy taco shells (hard or soft, according to preference))
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar or Mexican blend cheese)
  • 1 1/2 cups iceberg lettuce (shredded )
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • Optional Toppings: diced tomatoes (sour cream, Greek yogurt, sliced avocados, guacamole, or any other favorites)

Steps

  1. Prep Ingredients: Before you begin cooking, prepare your toppings and have them ready for assembly. This will ensure your tacos are served fresh and hot when ready.

  2. Cook the Ground Turkey: Brown the turkey in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks.

  3. Season: When no longer pink add the taco seasoning and mix well. Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, water and tomato sauce, stir and cover. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes or until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld. If it's too liquidy, uncover and simmer a few more minutes. Adjust salt to taste, as needed.

  4. Assemble the Tacos: Char the tortillas about 30 seconds on each side over the flame. OR If using hard shells, heat according to package directions. Divide the meat equally with a slotted spoon, about 1/4 cup each and top with cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo and optional toppings of your choice.

  5. Serve: Once assembled, eat right away while the filling is warm and the tortillas or shells are warm or crispy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories39920% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients $0.09
Per Serving $0.02/serving
🏠 Save ~$0.18 compared to buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (8% ingredients detected)
IngredientAmountUnit PriceSubtotal
93% lean ground turkey 1 pound - -
taco seasoning 0.5 tablespoons - -
minced garlic 2 cloves - -
onion 0.5 small - -
red bell pepper 2 tablespoons - -
water 0.6666666666666666 cup - -
canned tomato sauce 0.5 cup $0.75/kg $0.09
-inch corn tortillas 8 - -
shredded cheese 0.5 cup - -
iceberg lettuce 0.5 cups - -
pico de gallo 1 cup - -
Optional Toppings - - -

*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

Source: Skinnytaste

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