Fantastic Turkey Tacos
Transform your taco night with these Fantastic Turkey Tacos—a healthy, flavorful twist on a classic favorite. Made with lean ground turkey seasoned to perfection with smoky paprika, cumin, and chili powder, this recipe delivers bold, crave-worthy flavors in every bite. A rich tomato paste and chicken broth mixture creates a luscious, juicy filling, while fresh toppings like crunchy shredded lettuce, ripe tomatoes, creamy sour cream, and tangy lime juice balance the dish beautifully. Ready in just 35 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, these tacos are served on warm tortillas and fully customizable with your favorite toppings. Whether you're looking for a lighter taco option or a quick family meal, these turkey tacos are sure to become a go-to recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium, finely diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup, chopped (optional) fresh cilantro
- 1 whole, cut into wedges (optional) lime wedges
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until no longer pink.
Mix in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
Stir in the tomato paste until evenly distributed, then pour in the chicken broth.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
Assemble the tacos by spooning the turkey mixture into each tortilla.
Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2028 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.1 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.8 g | 264% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 2911 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.4 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 136.6 g | 273% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1321 mg | 102% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1612 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
