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Ground Turkey Tacos

Lighten up Taco Tuesday with these Ground Turkey Tacos! Simply seasoned ground turkey taco meat is piled into tortillas with your favorite toppings for an easy and flavor-packed 25-minute meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ground turkey tacos, turkey tacos
Servings: 8
Author: Erin Alvarez

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 2 tbsp Taco seasoning
  • 16 oz. salsa
  • 2 tablespoons water

For the tacos:

  • 8 tortillas
  • Shredded cheese
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Pico de gallo
  • Sour cream
  • Cilantro

Instructions

  • Add ground turkey to a skillet and heat over medium heat. Use a wooden spoon to break it up, cooking until it’s no longer pink. Then, add the taco seasoning and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Pour in the salsa and water and bring the sauce to a simmer. Simmer over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
  • While the meat is simmering, prep the taco ingredients. Heat the tortillas over a gas grill or in a skillet. Then spoon the meat inside and add your desired toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are per taco and are an estimation

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 672mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg
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