I’m always looking for fast dinner recipes for those crazy days when there’s very little time to get dinner on the table. My family loves speedy favorite such as Cuban style picadillo, hearty teriyaki chicken bowls, and these delicious ground turkey tacos. Tacos are always a hit in my house, but sometimes I like to lighten things up a bit by swapping out ground beef for ground turkey. These turkey tacos are simple to make, and are always a big hit with both kids and adults. Serve your tacos with cilantro lime rice, charro beans and Mexican salad for a fabulous meal.
Turkey Tacos Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need ground turkey, vegetable oil, onion, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, brown sugar, salt, pepper, tomato sauce and water.
How Do You Make Turkey Tacos?
Start by mixing together a blend of different spices to flavor your meat. Next, cook the turkey meat in a skillet with a little bit of oil and diced onions. Add the spice mixture to the pan, along with a can of tomato sauce and some water. Let everything simmer together until the sauce has thickened. Spoon the turkey mixture into tortillas, then add toppings. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Tips For The Perfect Dish
If you’re in a huge hurry, you can skip making the spice blend and use a taco seasoning packet instead. That being said, I think it tastes much better with the homemade spices! You can toast your tortillas on the stove to get them a little charred which adds extra flavor. The cooked turkey taco mixture will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and can be frozen for 2 months. I like to serve shredded lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, red onions and guacamole as taco toppings. Some other great options include olives, salsa verde, pico de gallo, cilantro and sour cream.
Turkey Taco Flavor Variations
This recipe is delicious as-is, but you can use different ingredients to customize the flavors to your tastes.
Protein: This recipe will also work with ground chicken and of course, ground beef. I often add a can of black or pinto beans for added flavor and it’s also a great way expand the number of servings. Tortillas: Corn tortillas also work well with this turkey filling. I sometimes serve the turkey in hard taco shells for variety too. Flavorings: Spice up your meat by adding a can of roasted green chilies, some minced canned chipotle peppers or even diced tomatoes.
Turkey tacos are a weeknight staple in my house, and I always keep a package of ground turkey in the freezer for when the Mexican food mood strikes!
