Ground Turkey Tacos

Name: Ground Turkey Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8-10
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey (i use white meat); 1 small onion, diced; 1 small yellow bell pepper; 1 small red bell pepper; 2 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 can(s) green chiles, mild, diced; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1-2 pinch red pepper flakes; 1 Tbsp cumin or taco seasoning mix; 1/3 can(s) tomato sauce, reduced sodium; 1 tsp "squirt" yellow mustard

By Dawn Whitted
@dawn01

We needed a healthier version of the less healthy typical ground beef tacos my kids ask for. This taco filling is really lean, packed with flavor, healthier and the best part is that everyone seems to love it. Add seasoned pinto beans & Spanish rice to make for a Terrific Taco Tuesday! Enjoy!

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Comments:

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Serves:

8-10

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

20 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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1 lb

lean ground turkey (i use white meat)
1 small

onion, diced
1 small

yellow bell pepper
1 small

red bell pepper
2 clove

garlic, minced
1/2 can(s)

green chiles, mild, diced
1 tsp

garlic powder
1 tsp

onion powder
1-2 pinch

red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp

cumin or taco seasoning mix
1/3 can(s)

tomato sauce, reduced sodium
1 tsp

"squirt" yellow mustard

How to Make Ground Turkey Tacos

Step-by-Step

In large skillet on stovetop brown ground turkey in 1T olive oil.
Add diced onion & peppers and saute until softened.
Add green chiles, garlic, seasonings, tomato sauce & mustard and let simmer for 15 minutes.

*I use 1/2 taco seasoning & 1/2 cumin.
Fill tortillas or crispy taco shells with mixture.

Top with taco fixings of your choice.
Shredded cheese, black olives, lettuce, tomato, salsa, guacamole, sour cream