Ground Turkey Tacos
Delicious and customizable ground turkey tacos perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 taco seasoning packet
- 8 taco shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Sour cream (optional)
- Salsa (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Drain any excess fat to keep the tacos from being greasy.
- Add the taco seasoning and a bit of water as per package instructions. Stir well and let simmer until thickened.
- Warm the taco shells according to package instructions.
- Assemble your tacos with the turkey mixture, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese.
- Top with sour cream and salsa if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize your tacos with various toppings like black olives, avocado, or jalapeños. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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