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ground turkey tacos

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dawn01 avatar
Recipe by
Dawn Whitted
@dawn01
Spearfish, SD

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!

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yield 8 -10
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For ground turkey tacos

  • 1 lb
    lean ground turkey (i use white meat)
  • 1 sm
    onion, diced
  • 1 sm
    yellow bell pepper
  • 1 sm
    red bell pepper
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/2 can
    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
    tomato sauce, reduced sodium
  • 1 tsp
    "squirt" yellow mustard

How To Make ground turkey tacos

  • 1
    In large skillet on stovetop brown ground turkey in 1T olive oil.
  • 2
    Add diced onion & peppers and saute until softened.
  • 3
    Add green chiles, garlic, seasonings, tomato sauce & mustard and let simmer for 15 minutes. *I use 1/2 taco seasoning & 1/2 cumin.
  • 4
    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
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