American Turkey Tacos Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

GROUND TURKEY TACOS



Ground Turkey Tacos image

Ground turkey is sautéed with chopped onion, chili powder, tomato paste, and chicken broth in these easy, family-friendly tacos. Stuff them into hard taco shells and top with all the fixings-sour cream, pico de gallo, avocado, cheddar cheese, and shredded lettuce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Yield Makes 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 pound ground turkey (dark and light meat)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth or water
6 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 medium red tomato, cored and chopped
10 hard taco shells
Sour cream, for garnish
Lucinda's Pico de Gallo, for garnish
Avocado, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, add onion and cook until onion becomes translucent. Add turkey and cook, breaking up meat with the side of a spoon, just until meat is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in chili powder, salt, and tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Add broth and simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid becomes thick and clings to meat.
  • Divide meat mixture, cheese, lettuce, and tomato among taco shells and serve immediately with optional sour cream, pico de gallo, and avocado.

TURKEY TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Turkey Tacos Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: oil, lean ground turkey, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, canned diced tomato

Provided by Swasti Shukla

Categories     Lunch

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

oil
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 oz taco seasoning, 1 packet
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
28 oz canned diced tomato, drained

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over high heat. Once hot, add oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the ground turkey and break apart with a spatula.
  • Add taco seasoning, salt, and pepper and stir, cooking until meat has browned and is fully cooked through.
  • Stir in the tomatoes. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes and remove from heat.
  • Assemble tacos with your favorite toppings.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 4 grams

TURKEY TACOS



Turkey Tacos image

Swap the beef for ground turkey to make these flavorful, and better-for-you Turkey Tacos! The ground turkey has a killer seasoning mix and can be whipped up in 15 minutes or less in one skillet. Add your favorite taco toppings and dinner is served!

Provided by Chelsea Lords

Categories     Dinner     lunch     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup diced yellow onion ((~1/2 of 1 onion))
2 teaspoons minced garlic ((~2 cloves))
1 tablespoon ground chili powder
1 teaspoon EACH: ground cumin, paprika
1/2 teaspoon EACH: onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt and pepper
1/2 tablespoon beef bouillon powder
1 pound lean (93/7) ground turkey
1/3 cup tomato sauce
tortillas (flour or corn)
1 cup freshly grated Colby Jack or extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
Toppings: shredded lettuce, sour cream (fat-free or lite is great), fresh guacamole or ripe avocados, chopped cherry tomatoes, salsa or pico de gallo, fresh cilantro, fresh lime

Steps:

  • TURKEY TACO MEAT: Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until soft and translucent. Add in the garlic and cook for 20-30 seconds. Add all of the seasonings: 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 tablespoon beef bouillon powder. Stir the spices until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Nothing should be burning; reduce the heat if needed.
  • TACO MEAT CONT.: Add in the ground turkey. Crumble the meat into small pieces and cook until no longer pink (but not cooked through all the way), about 5-8 minutes. Add in the tomato sauce and scrape the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits (this is where the flavor is!). Let simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until fully cooked through, and then remove from heat.
  • ASSEMBLY: Char/warm tortillas (Note 1). Add even amounts of the meat and then sprinkle cheese on top. The taco meat should be hot enough that the cheese will melt. Immediately add toppings of choice. Our favorites are a big scoop of sour cream, ripe sliced avocado (or guacamole), a few chopped cherry tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Enjoy hot!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 kcal, ServingSize 4 servings, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Protein 25.6 g, Fat 13.6 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Sodium 90.7 mg, Fiber 3.7 g, Sugar 2 g

SPICY TURKEY TACOS



Spicy Turkey Tacos image

Great way to use all that leftover turkey! Serve tacos with lettuce, shredded cheese, and sour cream.

Provided by kim

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 3h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound shredded cooked turkey meat
⅓ cup chopped cilantro
1 large jalapeno pepper, stemmed and halved
1 (1 ounce) envelope hot taco seasoning mix
2 cups chicken broth, or as needed
6 small flour tortillas, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine turkey, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker; pour in enough chicken broth to almost cover all the ingredients.
  • Cook on Low for at least 3 hours.
  • Heat a griddle over medium-low heat and cook tortillas until warmed, about 30 seconds per side. Fill tortillas with turkey mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 57.5 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 602 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

GROUND TURKEY TACO MEAT



Ground Turkey Taco Meat image

This recipe has fewer calories because of the ground turkey and amazing flavor! It is a little spicy, but our family enjoys it this way. Because it has so much flavor, you cannot even tell it's not ground beef. It tastes great as a topping on baked potatoes as well as tacos. Enjoy!

Provided by adnerb78

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 26m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (12 ounce) package ground turkey
½ cup water
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne together in a small bowl.
  • Cook turkey in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring to break up clumps, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder mixture and water. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir cider vinegar and brown sugar into the skillet. Simmer until flavors combine, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 62.7 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 663.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

TURKEY TACOS PICADILLO



Turkey Tacos Picadillo image

Picadillo, a Latin American classic, is typically made with beef, but juicy turkey stands in well here. Scented with cumin and chili powder, the filling for these crunchy tacos is sweet and savory.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons corn oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 to 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup chopped canned tomatoes
3/4 pound ground turkey
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
Oil, for frying
12 (5-inch) corn tortillas, preferably white, or prepared taco shells
1/4 head romaine or iceberg, thinly sliced
3 ripe medium tomatoes, cored and diced
1 to 2 Hass avocados, diced
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Sour cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put the oil, onions, garlic, jalapeno, and spices in a medium skillet, season with salt and cook over medium to medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until tender, about 10 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the tomatoes and boil to thicken, about 2 minutes. Stir in the turkey and chicken broth, adjust the heat so the mixture simmers and cook until the turkey is cooked through and the mixture thickens but is not dry, about 12 minutes. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and cover.
  • To make the taco shells: Pour enough frying oil into a small skillet so it's about 3/4 of an inch deep; heat over medium to medium-high. Holding 1 edge of a tortilla with tongs, lay the other half in the oil, keeping it flat with a spatula. Cook until crisp, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Flip the tortilla over and repeat with the other half, holding the first side of the tortilla at an angle to make an open shell, cook for about 1 minute more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Put the fixings and meat in individual bowls and the taco shells on a platter. Serve, encouraging your diners to build their own tacos, with meat in the shell and the fixings on top.

TURKEY TACOS



Turkey Tacos image

Thinly sliced turkey, well-seasoned and pan-seared, makes an excellent quick taco filling. These actually bear more resemblance to authentic Mexican food than all those crisp ground beef-filled tacos. This recipe can be assembled quickly from things that are easy to keep in the house, but can be adapted to include leftovers in your refrigerator. If you have only pink beans, use them instead; add tomato slices, if you have them, or other pickled vegetables instead of the shallots.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 12m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound turkey scallops
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 corn tortillas
1 cup refried black beans
1/4 cup red salsa
1/4 cup pickled shallots
1 avocado, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine turkey scallops in a mixing bowl with oil, salt and pepper. Heat the grill or dry cast-iron pan over high heat until smoking. Sear the turkey slices about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a cutting board. Chop into 1/2 inch strips and reserve in a bowl with the juices from the board.
  • To make tacos, toast the tortillas. For each serving, stack 2 tortillas and spread with a layer of black beans. Top with seared turkey strips, a tablespoon each of salsa and pickled shallots, and avocado slices. Roll and serve hot.

TURKEY TACOS



Turkey Tacos image

Make and share this Turkey Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss Diggy

Categories     Poultry

Time 20m

Yield 8 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 taco shells
1 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano

Steps:

  • Crumble and brown turkey with onion and drain.
  • Stir in tomatoes, cumin, garlic salt and oregano.
  • Cook until mixture is warmed through.
  • Spoon into taco shells.
  • Garnish with cheese, lettuce, sour cream and fresh cut up cilantro if you want.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.1, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 102.9, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 11

AMERICAN TURKEY TACOS



American Turkey Tacos image

These tacos taste like the Mexican-style tacos but they are, by far, mine and my husband's favorite. Out of everything I make for him, this is his number one!!!

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground turkey
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, to taste
8 taco shells, warmed
2 avocados, peeled and mashed
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 cup pico de gallo
1 cup shredded colby cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the ground turkey and onion in the hot skillet until the turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Drain and discard any excess grease.
  • Spread one side of the taco shell with avocado and the other side with sour cream. Fill each taco shell with ground turkey and top with Colby cheese and pico de gallo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.1, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 122.8, Sodium 361.6, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 34.4

More about "american turkey tacos recipes"

THE BEST TURKEY TACOS - CULINARY HILL
the-best-turkey-tacos-culinary-hill image
Jun 24, 2020 To make the tacos: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add onion and cook until softened, …
From culinaryhill.com
Ratings 282
Total Time 15 mins
Category Main Course
Calories 212 per serving
  • In a small bowl, whisk together chlii powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt to taste (I like 1/2 teaspoon), Whisk in cornstarch if desired. (Or, substitute one packet store-bought taco seasoning).
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning, garlic, and oregano until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
See details


GROUND TURKEY TACOS RECIPE - COOKING …
ground-turkey-tacos-recipe-cooking image
Jun 30, 2021 Add turkey season with salt and pepper and let lightly brown on bottom, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat slightly, turn …
From cookingclassy.com
5/5 (5)
Total Time 30 mins
Category Main Course
Calories 418 per serving
See details


TURKEY TACOS RECIPE - HEALTHY AND …
turkey-tacos-recipe-healthy-and image
Apr 23, 2020 1 pound extra lean ground turkey can use higher fat for more flavor/moisture 1 small yellow onion diced 1 large green bell pepper diced 1 large red bell pepper diced 2 tablespoons chili …
From showmetheyummy.com
See details


TURKEY TACOS {20-MINUTES} - TWO PEAS …
turkey-tacos-20-minutes-two-peas image
Apr 6, 2021 To make the turkey tacos: First, brown the ground turkey in a skillet with onion, breaking up the turkey with a wooden spoon. Next, add the garlic, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, …
From twopeasandtheirpod.com
See details


SHREDDED TURKEY TACOS (WITH THANKSGIVING …
shredded-turkey-tacos-with-thanksgiving image
Nov 11, 2019 Heat oil and butter in a nonstick pot or pan over medium-high heat. Add onions, jalapeno and saute until becomes soft and translucent. Add turkey, cumin powder, chili powder, paprika, …
From onepotrecipes.com
See details


GROUND TURKEY TACOS RECIPE - THE ANTHONY …
ground-turkey-tacos-recipe-the-anthony image
Apr 27, 2020 Instructions. Add the oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat and allow to come to temperatre. Add the ground turkey and break apart with a wooden spatula. Add all of the seasoning and stir …
From theanthonykitchen.com
See details


GROUND TURKEY TACOS - SPEND WITH PENNIES
May 9, 2021 1 pound ground turkey ½ onion diced 3 cloves garlic minced ⅔ cup water 2 tablespoons tomato paste 8 taco shells hard or soft toppings as desired Taco Seasoning 1 …
From spendwithpennies.com
See details


LEFTOVER TURKEY TACOS - FAMILY FOOD ON THE TABLE
Instructions. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey and stir to heat through, about 2 minutes. Add the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water. Reduce the heat …
From familyfoodonthetable.com
See details


LEFTOVER TURKEY TACOS - BECAUSE LEFTOVERS SHOULD NEVER BE BORING
Leftover Turkey Tacos will take your leftovers from classic American to a Southwest favorite! Ingredients Approximately 1-pound leftover turkey meat (or 1-pound precooked turkey or …
From unclejerryskitchen.com
See details


TURKEY TACOS — BUNS IN MY OVEN
Feb 6, 2019 Instructions. Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, diced onion, and garlic to the skillet and brown the turkey, breaking it up as it …
From bunsinmyoven.com
See details


EASY LEFTOVER TURKEY TACOS RECIPE • THE FRESH COOKY
Nov 16, 2022 Step 2 | Season the Turkey Meat. Next, take out a medium mixing bowl. Add the orange juice, lime juice, green chiles, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and sweet honey, …
From thefreshcooky.com
See details


Related Search