Turkey Tacos Recipe

Name: Turkey Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 package super-size taco shells, such as Old El Paso or Ortega brands; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (twice around the pan); 1 package (1 1/3 pounds) ground turkey breast; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning (2/3 palmful); 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/4 cup golden raisins, chopped; 2 tablespoons chili powder (a couple of palmfuls); 2 teaspoons cumin (2/3 palmful); 1/2 cup beer or chicken stock; 1 cup tomato sauce; 2 cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese (8- to 10-ounce brick); 1 romaine lettuce heart, shredded; 2 firm plum tomatoes, diced; 1/2 cup green olives with pimiento; 1 cup salsa verde, green chili salsa, or your choice of salsa or taco sauce

Servings: persons

1 package super-size taco shells, such as Old El Paso or Ortega brands
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (twice around the pan)
1 package (1 1/3 pounds) ground turkey breast
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning (2/3 palmful)
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup golden raisins, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder (a couple of palmfuls)
2 teaspoons cumin (2/3 palmful)
1/2 cup beer or chicken stock
1 cup tomato sauce
2 cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese (8- to 10-ounce brick)
1 romaine lettuce heart, shredded
2 firm plum tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup green olives with pimiento
1 cup salsa verde, green chili salsa, or your choice of salsa or taco sauce

1
Preheat the oven to 325F.
2
Place 8 large taco shells on a rimmed cookie sheet and bake for 6 to 7 minutes, until crisp but not brown.
3
Remove.
4
Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add the EVOO.
6
Add the turkey and break up with a wooden spoon.
7
Season the meat with salt and pepper and poultry seasoning.
8
Add the garlic, onions, and raisins to the meat, then season with the chili powder and cumin.
9
Cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the beer or stock and deglaze the pan.
10
Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
11
Fill the shells with a couple of spoonfuls each of meat sauce.
12
Top with the cheese and return to the oven to melt, 3 minutes.
13
Top with the lettuce, tomatoes, olives, and salsa verde, green chili salsa, or your pick of salsa or taco sauce.
14
Serve.
15
The golden raisins keep the meat moist and balance the spice.
16
You dont even notice them once they are plumped and cooked.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package super-size taco shells, such as Old El Paso or Ortega brands, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (twice around the pan), 1 package (1 1/3 pounds) ground turkey breast, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 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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