Description
These Ground Turkey Tacos are a quick and flavorful meal option, featuring seasoned lean turkey cooked with aromatic spices and tomato sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, they can be customized with your favorite toppings like cheese, avocado, and fresh pico de gallo.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
Toppings (Optional)
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- Avocado slices
- Diced tomatoes
- Guacamole
- Pico de gallo
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the turkey.
- Cook the turkey: Add 1 pound of ground turkey to the skillet, cooking for 6 to 8 minutes. Break the meat into small pieces as it cooks and drain any excess grease if necessary.
- Add seasonings: Stir in ½ cup tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon ground coriander, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, and salt to taste. Mix thoroughly to combine the flavors.
- Simmer briefly: Cook the seasoned turkey mixture for an additional minute, allowing the flavors to blend together perfectly.
- Remove from heat: Take the skillet off the burner to stop cooking.
- Assemble tacos: Spoon the seasoned ground turkey into warmed tortillas and top with your preferred toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, diced tomatoes, guacamole, pico de gallo, chopped cilantro, or a squeeze of lime.
Notes
- The nutrition information provided applies to the ground turkey mixture only, excluding tortillas and toppings.
- If the taco meat feels dry, add more tomato sauce or a splash of chicken broth to moisten it.
- For enhanced savory depth, consider adding diced onions and minced garlic during cooking.
- You can warm tortillas using a skillet or by wrapping them in foil and placing them in the oven for a few minutes.
