Description
A delicious and easy taco filling made with ground turkey and homemade taco seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey (see notes)
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- ⅔ cup water
- ½ cup salsa
- 8 (6-inch) corn or flour tortillas
- 1½ cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- ½ cup finely shredded cheddar cheese (Monterey Jack or Mexican blend)
- guacamole (optional)
- sour cream (optional)
- chopped tomatoes (optional)
- chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground turkey breaking it up as it cooks.
- When it is about halfway browned, add the onion and continue cooking until the turkey is browned and the onion is soft.
- Remove any excess grease and reduce the heat to low. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute while stirring.
- Add the taco seasoning, water, and salsa, and bring it to a gentle boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes.
- Divide evenly into tortillas or taco shells and top with shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, and any other toppings.
Notes
- Notes: Ensure the ground turkey is cooked thoroughly and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg