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The Best Turkey Tacos

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. 
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings (1 cup each)
Calories 212kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the taco seasoning (see note 1):

For the tacos:

Toppings for serving:

Instructions

To make the taco seasoning:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt to taste (I like 1/2 teaspoon), Whisk in cornstarch if desired. (Or, substitute one packet store-bought taco seasoning).

To make the tacos:

  • 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.

To serve:

  • Serve the meat hot with the tortillas and all your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, cheese, and diced avocado.

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Notes

  1. Taco seasoning: Ingredients for homemade taco seasoning are right in the recipe card in the amount you need. Or, substitute one packet of store-bought taco seasoning.
  2. 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.
  3. Brown sugar: Leave this out if it sounds weird to you.
  4. Yield: This recipe makes about 4 cups (1 quart) of delicious Turkey Taco meat. That's enough for 4 servings, 1 cup of meat each, enough to make 3 or 4 tacos per person.
  5. 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