Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Turkey Tacos

I haven't posted a recipe on here in a while, not because we haven't been cooking, but because we have been trying to eat pretty healthy and I feel those recipes are just kinda boring to post. This recipe for turkey tacos was really good and easy so I felt like it was worthy of sharing. I would never have thought to use turkey in tacos, but Eric actually suggested it. We always use ground beef.  I checked out a new recipe website I have been liking recently, Gina's Skinny Recipes, and found a recipe for turkey tacos. Gina's version is for  taco lettuce wraps, but we wanted something more substantial, so we made our tacos with premade taco shells. I also really liked this recipe because you make your own taco seasoning. That's a first for me as well. I usually use the little packets. Anyways, here are your ingredients!

Shout out for Jennie-O turkey! (We represent this line where I work.) I also added fresh garlic and some jalapeños and used the whole bell pepper.

All the seasonings - garlic powder, cumin, salt, chili powder, paprika, and oregano

Brown your meat in a skillet and then add in all your ingredients and let simmer for twenty minutes.

Add whatever toppings you like - lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, guacamole... we played it pretty simple and just added some Monterey jack cheese and served the tacos with a side of black beans.

Turkey Tacos
  • 1.3 lbs 99% lean ground turkey
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 small onion, minced
  • green bell pepper
  • jalapeños
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 4 oz can tomato sauce
  • taco shells
Brown turkey in a large skillet. When no longer pink add dry seasoning and mix well. Add onion, pepper, jalapeños, water and tomato sauce and cover. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes.

Place meat in tacos and top with tomatoes, cheese and salsa or whatever you prefer. 


Click here to see the original recipe. I hope next time you are in the mood for tacos you remember turkey tacos and give them a try!

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