Turkey Tacos Recipe

Name: Turkey Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 super-size taco shells (Old El Paso or Ortega brands); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/3 lbs ground turkey; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/4 cup golden raisin, chopped; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1/2 cup beer or 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 cup tomato sauce; 2 cups shredded monterey jack pepper cheese; 1 romaine lettuce hearts, shredded; 2 firm plum tomatoes, diced; 1/2 cup green pimento stuffed olive, chopped; 1 cup salsa verde (or your choice of salsa)

Servings: persons

8 super-size taco shells (Old El Paso or Ortega brands)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/3 lbs ground turkey
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup golden raisin, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 cup beer or 1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup tomato sauce
2 cups shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
1 romaine lettuce hearts, shredded
2 firm plum tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup green pimento stuffed olive, chopped
1 cup salsa verde (or your choice of salsa)

1
Preheat the oven to 375u00b0; place 8 large taco shells on a rimmed baking sheet and bake 6-7 minutes or until crisp but not brown; remove from oven.
2
Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
3
Add in the olive oil; then add in the turkey and break up with a wooden spoon.
4
Season the meat with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning.
5
Add in the garlic, onions, and raisins; then season with the chili powder and cumin.
6
Cook 5 minutes, then stir in the beer and deglaze the pan.
7
Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
8
Fill the shells with a couple spoonfuls each of meat sauce; top with the cheese and return to the oven to melt, 3 minutes.
9
Top with the lettuce, tomatoes, olives, and salsa verde; serve.

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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: 8 super-size taco shells (Old El Paso or Ortega brands), 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 1/3 lbs ground turkey, salt, 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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