Slow-Cooker Turkey Mole Tacos Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooker Turkey Mole Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 15 -ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained; 2 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping; 4 scallions, chopped, plus more for topping; 2 tablespoons peanut butter; 1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder; 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder or ground cinnamon; 1 skinless, bone-in turkey breast (about 2 1/2 pounds); 18 corn tortillas

Servings: persons

1 15 -ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
2 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
4 scallions, chopped, plus more for topping
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder or ground cinnamon
1 skinless, bone-in turkey breast (about 2 1/2 pounds)
18 corn tortillas

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Combine the tomatoes, carrots, bell pepper, cilantro, scallions, peanut butter, soy sauce, chile powder, cocoa powder and Chinese five-spice powder in a 6-quart slow cooker and stir to combine.
2
Add the turkey and turn to coat.
3
Cover and cook on low, 8 hours.
4
Remove the turkey and transfer to a large plate; shred the meat with 2 forks, discarding the bone.
5
Return the shredded turkey to the slow cooker and stir to coat.
6
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or in the microwave.
7
Serve the turkey in the tortillas and top with more cilantro and scallions.
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Per serving: Calories 362; Fat 5 g (Saturated 1 g); Cholesterol 124 mg; Sodium 316 mg; Carbohydrate 26 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 51 g
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Photograph by Justin Walker

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 15 -ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained, 2 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped, 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker Turkey Mole Tacos 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.

Slow-Cooker Turkey Mole Tacos

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