Description
This Ground Turkey Tacos recipe offers a quick, flavorful, and healthy alternative to traditional beef tacos. Lean ground turkey is seasoned with a blend of spices including garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder, then cooked with a touch of tomato paste for richness. Served on warm tortillas and topped with classic favorites like sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and fresh cilantro, these tacos are perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 heaping tbsp tomato paste (optional, adds richness)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
To Serve
- Flour or corn tortillas
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Hot sauce
- Chopped onions
- Cilantro
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and brown turkey: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the lean ground turkey and cook it, breaking it up with a spatula until fully browned and cooked through.
- Add spices and tomato paste: Stir in garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, ground cumin, chili powder, and tomato paste if using. Mix well to ensure the spices coat the turkey evenly.
- Season and simmer: Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is aromatic and the flavors meld together.
- Warm tortillas: While the turkey finishes cooking, warm your choice of flour or corn tortillas in a separate pan or microwave until pliable and warm.
- Assemble tacos and serve: Spoon the seasoned turkey mixture onto each tortilla. Add your favorite toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, hot sauce, chopped onions, cilantro, and shredded cheese. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Using lean ground turkey reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.
- Tomato paste is optional but adds a nice depth of richness to the meat.
- Feel free to add fresh lime juice or jalapeños for extra flavor and heat.
- For a gluten-free option, use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
- These tacos can be customized with your favorite toppings and salsas to suit your taste.
