Turkish-Style Ground Turkey Recipe

Name: Turkish-Style Ground Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons peanut or olive oil; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 3/4 cup slivered almonds; 2/3 cup currants; 2 1/2 pounds ground turkey; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup dry red wine; 18 corn or 12 flour tortillas, warmed or crisped just before serving; 1 cup sliced jalapeno chili peppers; 4 cups shredded lettuce; 2 cups sour cream; 1 cup thinly shredded fresh mint leaves

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons peanut or olive oil
2 large onions, finely chopped
3/4 cup slivered almonds
2/3 cup currants
2 1/2 pounds ground turkey
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup dry red wine
18 corn or 12 flour tortillas, warmed or crisped just before serving
1 cup sliced jalapeno chili peppers
4 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups sour cream
1 cup thinly shredded fresh mint leaves

1
Heat the oil in a large frying pan set over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onions, almonds, and currants and stir until the onions are wilted and the almonds browned, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in the turkey, cumin, salt, and red wine.
4
Cook until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
5
To assemble, spread about 1/3 cup of the turkey filling in the middle of a tortilla.
6
Top with sliced jalapenos, shredded lettuce, sour cream, and mint.
7
Fold and serve.

2654

kcal

Calories

Fat

363

Carbs

118

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons peanut or olive oil, 2 large onions, finely chopped, 3/4 cup slivered almonds, 2/3 cup currants, and more.

Yes, Turkish-Style Ground Turkey 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.

Turkish-Style Ground Turkey

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