Ground Turkey Tacos
By
Dawn Whitted
@dawn01
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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!
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
Step-By-Step
1In large skillet on stovetop brown ground turkey in 1T olive oil.
2Add diced onion & peppers and saute until softened.
3Add green chiles, garlic, seasonings, tomato sauce & mustard and let simmer for 15 minutes.
*I use 1/2 taco seasoning & 1/2 cumin.
*I use 1/2 taco seasoning & 1/2 cumin.
4Fill tortillas or crispy taco shells with mixture.
Top with taco fixings of your choice.
Shredded cheese, black olives, lettuce, tomato, salsa, guacamole, sour cream
Top with taco fixings of your choice.
Shredded cheese, black olives, lettuce, tomato, salsa, guacamole, sour cream
