Turkey & Peppers Tacos Recipe

Name: Turkey & Peppers Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 whole Red Onions, Diced; 2 whole Small Serrano Peppers, Seeds Removed, Finely Minced; 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic; 1 pound Ground Turkey Meat; 3/4 teaspoons Cumin Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Paprika; ⅛ teaspoons Turmeric Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Onion Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Mexican Oregano; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt (more To Taste); 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper; 2 stalks Scallions, Chopped; 2 cups Diced Bell Peppers (I Prefer Red And Orange Peppers); 1 cup Chopped Cilantro Leaves, More To Garnish; 1 package Tortillas, 8-10 In A Package; 1 cup Crumbled Cotija Cheese, Or Whatever Cheeses You Prefer; Your Choice Salsa; Lime Wedges

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 whole Red Onions, Diced
2 whole Small Serrano Peppers, Seeds Removed, Finely Minced
1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
1 pound Ground Turkey Meat
3/4 teaspoons Cumin Powder
1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1/4 teaspoons Paprika
⅛ teaspoons Turmeric Powder
1/2 teaspoons Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoons Dried Mexican Oregano
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Salt
1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt (more To Taste)
1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
2 stalks Scallions, Chopped
2 cups Diced Bell Peppers (I Prefer Red And Orange Peppers)
1 cup Chopped Cilantro Leaves, More To Garnish
1 package Tortillas, 8-10 In A Package
1 cup Crumbled Cotija Cheese, Or Whatever Cheeses You Prefer
Your Choice Salsa
Lime Wedges

1
In a large cast iron pan or large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
2
Add the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until they become translucent but not browned.
3
Add in the minced serrano and garlic and saute for an additional minute.
4
Add the turkey and use a wooden spoon to stir it around the pan while breaking it apart to a crumbled consistency.
5
Cook the turkey until it is no long pink and begins to brown, approximately 5 minutes.
6
Stir in the cumin, chili powder, paprika, turmeric, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, garlic salt, kosher salt, black pepper and scallions.
7
Cook for 1 minute and then add the diced bell peppers.
8
Cook for an additional few minutes to allow the peppers to begin to soften and the turkey to cook through.
9
Take the pan off the heat and fold in the cilantro leaves.
10
Taste and adjust with additional kosher salt and black pepper as needed.
11
Warm the tortillas (in a skillet, over a open flame, or even in the microwave).
12
Begin assembling the tacos by placing a few spoonfuls of the filling mixture in the center of each tortilla.
13
Top each taco with some cotija cheeses and chopped cilantro.
14
Serve with salsa and lime wedges.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 whole Red Onions, Diced, 2 whole Small Serrano Peppers, Seeds Removed, Finely Minced, 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic, and more.

Yes, Turkey & Peppers 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.

Turkey & Peppers Tacos

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