There is probably nothing I love more than an easy dinner. One that is made with ingredients I already have, that takes next to no time to come together, and that the whole family will love. Well, these Ground Turkey Tacos are one of those dinners! This recipe takes just 15 minutes (yes, you read that right) and the result is incredibly flavorful and juicy ground turkey you can serve in tortillas with any of your favorite toppings. This meal is healthy, filling, and a total hit! Serve it with Homemade Salsa, Instant Pot Jasmine Rice and a glass of Blueberry Lemonade for your next taco Tuesday!
Ingredients Needed:
Ground Turkey: I use 1 pound of lean ground turkey for this recipe. You can swap it for 1 lb of any ground meat, but then you won’t have turkey tacos 😉 Onion: our aromatic flavor base for the ground turkey. Tomato Paste: mixed into the turkey to add moisture and rich tomato flavor. Garlic: fresh, finely minced garlic adds just the flavor these turkey tacos need. Brown Sugar: optional, but helps balance out the acidity in the tomato paste. Seasonings: we’re using a simple blend of chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, paprika, and black pepper. Water: adds moisture and helps distribute the seasonings throughout the ground turkey. For Serving: tortillas (corn or flour), shredded cheddar, chopped lettuce, tomato salsa, cilantro, avocado, tomatoes, you name it!
How to Make Ground Turkey Tacos
This 15 minute dinner is loaded with flavor and made with ingredients you probably already have on hand.
Tips and Notes
Season to taste. You can adjust the amount of whatever seasoning you like to make the ground turkey your own. Start with less and add more to taste! Play with texture. We like to add enough water to make the ground turkey a little bit saucy as it mixes with the tomato paste. Feel free to add as much or as little as you like until your desired texture is reached. Don’t skip the brown sugar. While the added brown sugar is optional, it really does help to balance out the bitterness of the tomato paste. I recommend adding it. Swap the meat. Okay, I know. Then it wouldn’t be Ground Turkey Tacos. BUT this recipe works great with ground beef or ground chicken too!
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve the ground turkey in corn or flour tortillas topped with shredded cheddar cheese, finely chopped lettuce, jarred tomato salsa, and fresh cilantro, avocado, and tomatoes. Feel free to bulk your meal up with a side of chips and salsa, Mexican rice and beans, or roasted veggies!
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Classic Weeknight Tacos
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