Easy Turkey Tacos Recipe Recipe

Name: Easy Turkey Tacos Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lime, zested and juiced; 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro, plus 1 tablespoon finely chopped; 1 cup sour cream; 2 cups red cabbage, shredded, about 1/2 head; 1/4 cup corn kernels; 1/2 cup shredded carrot; 2 radishes, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon mild smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon hot smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon habanero powder; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 pound ground dark-meat turkey; 3/4 cup water; 24 good-quality thin corn tortillas; Canola oil; Shredded Mexican cheese

Servings: persons

1 lime, zested and juiced
1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro, plus 1 tablespoon finely chopped
1 cup sour cream
2 cups red cabbage, shredded, about 1/2 head
1/4 cup corn kernels
1/2 cup shredded carrot
2 radishes, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon mild smoked paprika
1 tablespoon hot smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon habanero powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 pound ground dark-meat turkey
3/4 cup water
24 good-quality thin corn tortillas
Canola oil
Shredded Mexican cheese

1
In a small bowl combine sour cream, lime juice and zest, and the finely chopped cilantro and whisk until combined.
2
Keep in refrigerator until ready to use.
3
Combine sliced cabbage, corn, carrot, radishes, and roughly chopped cilantro.
4
Mix until well combined.
5
Set aside until ready to use.
6
Combine all the spices with the salt and cornstarch in a small bowl.
7
In a large saute pan on medium-high heat cook ground turkey until done.
8
Mix in taco seasoning and combine well until all the ground meat is covered.
9
Allow to cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
10
Add water and mix again.
11
Bring to a simmer to thicken.
12
Continue to stir until the mixture has become thick and smooth.
13
Cover a small pan with canola oil and heat.
14
Place a tortilla in pan and cover with a thin layer of cheese; add another tortilla.
15
Once the bottom tortilla has become crispy, flip the top tortilla over into your hand and fill with lime cilantro crema, coleslaw mixture, and spiced ground turkey.
16
Enjoy.

941

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lime, zested and juiced, 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro, plus 1 tablespoon finely chopped, 1 cup sour cream, 2 cups red cabbage, shredded, about 1/2 head, and more.

Yes, Easy Turkey Tacos Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Turkey Tacos Recipe

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