Weeknight Ground Turkey Tacos
These Weeknight Ground Turkey Tacos are a healthier, flavorful alternative to traditional beef tacos, made with lean ground turkey, spices, and a touch of chicken broth for moisture.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean preferred)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumi
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 lime, squeezed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 to 10 corn or flour tortillas
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles. Cook until no pink remains, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper over the turkey. Stir well and add tomato paste, cooking for one minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture is moist.
- Squeeze in fresh lime juice, stir, and remove from heat.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or over a low flame for a few seconds per side.
- Assemble tacos by spooning turkey mixture into tortillas and adding desired toppings.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add diced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.