Turkey Taco Nachos Recipe

Name: Turkey Taco Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 medium onion; 1 green bell pepper; 1 jalapeno pepper; 2 lbs ground turkey; 1 14 ounces taco bell fajita seasoning mix; ¾ cup water; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 ½ cups medium salsa; salt; pepper; cheddar cheese or mexican cheese; tostitos bite size tortilla chips; diced tomato; sour cream; shredded lettuce

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 medium onion
1 green bell pepper
1 jalapeno pepper
2 lbs ground turkey
1 14 ounces taco bell fajita seasoning mix
¾ cup water
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
2 ½ cups medium salsa
salt
pepper
cheddar cheese or mexican cheese
tostitos bite size tortilla chips
diced tomato
sour cream
shredded lettuce

1
Dice onion and green bell pepper.
2
Heat large nonstick pan to medium heat.
3
Slice jalapeno pepper down the middle.
4
The seeds and ribs carry the most heat, so remove them to your liking.
5
Mince remaining pepper.
6
Add 3 TBS extra virgin olive oil to pan, then add onion, peppers, and crushed red pepper flakes.
7
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
8
Cook about 6 minutes until softened.
9
Raise heat to medium high.
10
Add ground turkey to veggies, breaking up with a spatula.
11
Keep flipping turkey, and breaking it up until no longer pink.
12
Using spatula, try to move mixture to 1/2 of the pan, letting the fat drip to the other half.
13
Bring pan to sink and use large spoon to remove as much fat as possible.
14
Return pan to stove and add taco bell seasoning, water, cumin, paprika, and about 1/2 tsp more salt.
15
Stir until seasonings are spread throughout taco meat.
16
Add salsa and stir.
17
Reduce heat to low simmer.
18
Cook 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
19
Place each single serving in microwave safe bowl, add cheese (amount to liking), and microwave until melted (about 1 1/2 minutes).
20
Serve with a big bowl of tortilla chips and toppings of your choice.
21
Enjoy!

533

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 medium onion, 1 green bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Turkey Taco Nachos 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 Taco Nachos

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