Ground Turkey Tacos

Get dinner on the table in just 30 minutes with these easy and delicious ground turkey tacos, packed with flavor and nutrition.

Course dinner, lunch

Cuisine Mexican, Mexican/American

Keyword ground turkey taco recipe, ground turkey tacos recipe, how to cook ground turkey for tacos, how to prepare ground turkey for tacos, how to season ground turkey for tacos

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 269kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

Ground Turkey Meat

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground turkey (see notes)
½ small onion finely chopped
3 cloves minced garlic
3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
⅔ cup water
½ cup salsa

Toppings

8 (6-inch) corn of flour tortillas
1½ cup shredded iceberg lettuce
½ cup finely shredded cheddar cheese Monterey Jack or Mexican blend
guacamole optional
sour cream optional
chopped tomatoes optional
chopped fresh cilantro optional

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground turkey breaking it up as it cooks. When it is about halfway browned, add the onion and continue cooking until the turkey is browned and the onion is soft.
Remove any excess grease and reduce the heat to low. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute while stirring.
Add the taco seasoning, water, and salsa. and bring it to a gentle bowl. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes.
Divide evenly into tortillas or taco shells and top with shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, and any other toppings.

Notes

Use ground turkey with a bit of fat in it. Do not use ground turkey breast, as it is too lean and lacks flavor.
All salsas have different amounts of liquid. If the seasoned ground turkey is too dry, add a couple of tablespoons of water.
Any leftover seasoned turkey mixture and toppings should be stored in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator. Reheat the mixture in the microwave at reduced power and assemble your tacos.

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