Ground Turkey Tacos
Ground turkey tacos made easy. This 15-minute weeknight dinner uses just 5 ingredients and a simple trick that makes the taco meat extra creamy.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- 1 large non-stick skillet or pan
Ingredients
Turkey Taco Meat:
- 2 tbsp olive or avocado oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 3 tbsp taco seasoning I like the spicy taco seasoning from Siete
- 1/2 can (400 ml) vegan refried beans
- 1/2-3/4 cup water or chicken broth adjust as needed (see instructions)
To Assemble:
- 12 small tortillas I use flour but corn works too
- 1 cup shredded cheese I use sharp cheddar
Optional Toppings:
- small diced white onion
- small diced jalapeño
- sour cream or Greek yogurt
- salsa, pico de gallo, or diced tomatoes
- cilantro
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Brown and season turkey: Add oil to your skillet and heat to medium. Add ground turkey, and leave it untouched for 2-3 minutes to brown the bottom. Sprinkle with taco seasoning and begin crumbling and cooking until turkey is browned and no pink remains.
- Combine with other taco meat ingredients: Add refried beans and ½ cup water/broth, and cover. Let this sit for 2-4 minutes, or as long as needed to soften the refried beans. Remove the lid and stir until smooth and combined — add more water/broth as needed in ¼ cup increments to reach your desired consistency. Turn off the heat.
- Prepare tortillas: Gently warm your tortillas in the microwave or over a burner, 3 per person. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Assemble tortillas: Add taco meat to each tortilla, and finish with toppings of choice. I've listed my favorite toppings in the recipe, and included more ideas in the notes. Serve immediately, and enjoy!
Notes
More topping ideas: hot sauce, red onion, crema, avocado or guacamole, shredded lettuce
Nutrition
Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 441mg | Potassium: 408mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 3mg