Who doesn’t love tacos? This easy and healthy turkey taco recipe can be great for a crowd or a weeknight family meal.
Ingredients:
For the taco meat:
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 white onion, diced
1 pound 94% lean ground turkey (can also use 99% lean if you desire)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce (1 cup)
1/4 cup water (only if making stovetop version)
2 1/2 teaspoons cumin
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
¾ teaspoon salt
Optional toppings:
8 soft corn tortillas (or flour if you prefer)
3/4 cup grape tomatoes, quartered (can also use 1 large tomato, diced)
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 avocado, diced (or use guacamole)
Shredded lettuce, for topping
Sliced fresh or pickled jalapenos, for topping
Add olive oil to a large skillet and place over medium high heat. Add diced onions and turkey. Brown the turkey, and break up the meat with a wooden spoon until nice and browned, about 5 minutes.
TO MAKE ON THE STOVETOP: add in garlic, tomato sauce water, cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt. Stir to combine. Simmer over medium low heat for 10-15 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken up.
TO MAKE IN THE SLOW COOKER: Transfer to the slow cooker and add in garlic, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt. Stir to combine. Cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 6-7 hours.
Once ready to serve, divide meat between 8 corn tortillas. Add optional toppings: tomatoes, cheese, diced avocado/guacamole, lettuce and jalapeno. Serves 4. Optional to serve with greek yogurt, if desired.
Nutrition Information Per Serving:
Serving size: 2 tacos (without toppings)
Calories: 304; Fat: 6.8g; Saturated fat: 1.5g; Carbohydrates: 32.1g; Fiber: 5.4g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 30.6g
Printable recipe available at:https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/amazing-slow-cooker-turkey-tacos/
