Turkey Tacos Recipe

Name: Turkey Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 soft corn tortillas or purchased crisp folded taco shells; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey; 1/4 cup Fresh Tomato Salsa (see recipe below) or good-quality purchased tomato salsa, slightly drained; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 3 or 4 drops Tabasco sauce; 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans, preferably vegetarian; 1 tablespoon butter; 4 tomatoes, seeded, chopped, and drained; 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper (optional); 1 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion; 1 tablespoon seeded and minced jalapeno pepper, or 1 tablespoon diced canned chiles, drained; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Juice of 1 small lime; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground pepper to taste; Fresh Tomato Salsa; Sour cream; Chopped green onions; Chopped tomatoes; Grated Cheddar cheese; Shredded lettuce; Chopped avocados (optional); Chopped olives (optional)

Servings: persons

8 soft corn tortillas or purchased crisp folded taco shells
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
1/4 cup Fresh Tomato Salsa (see recipe below) or good-quality purchased tomato salsa, slightly drained
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 or 4 drops Tabasco sauce
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans, preferably vegetarian
1 tablespoon butter
4 tomatoes, seeded, chopped, and drained
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper (optional)
1 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1 tablespoon seeded and minced jalapeno pepper, or 1 tablespoon diced canned chiles, drained
2 garlic cloves, minced
Juice of 1 small lime
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Fresh Tomato Salsa
Sour cream
Chopped green onions
Chopped tomatoes
Grated Cheddar cheese
Shredded lettuce
Chopped avocados (optional)
Chopped olives (optional)

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To Make the Fresh Tomato Salsa:
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In a medium bowl, stir together all ingredients.
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Cover and let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend, then cover and store in refrigerator until ready to use.
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Drain, if necessary, before using.
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Homemade salsa is best eaten the same day as prepared.
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To Make the Tacos:
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Warm the tortillas (see Notes).
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Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, warm oil.
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Add turkey and saute, breaking up meat with a spoon, until meat is browned, about 5 minutes.
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Add salsa and seasonings and mix well.
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In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine beans and butter and cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
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To assemble, cover a tortilla with a light coating of bean mixture.
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Add about 2 tablespoons meat mixture in a strip down the center.
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Add a spoonful of salsa and sour cream, a few chopped green onions, tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, and other toppings of your choice.
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Fold in half and serve immediately.
16
Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

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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 30 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 soft corn tortillas or purchased crisp folded taco shells, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey, 1/4 cup Fresh Tomato Salsa (see recipe below) or good-quality purchased tomato salsa, slightly drained, and more.

Yes, Turkey 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 Tacos

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