Spiced Turkey Tacos
Spiced Turkey Tacos are easy to make and on the table in under 30 minutes. Using ground turkey, tomato paste, onions and a few seasonings to give this easy dish a whole lot of flavour. Switching out your ground beef for turkey for a lighter taco. A great mid week dinner the whole family is sure to enjoy!
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 259kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 8 taco shells
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves crushed
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 Cup water
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons cumin
- 1 Teaspoon paprika
- 2 dried chilies finely chopped
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 Tomatoes diced
- 1 Cup sour cream
- Salsa your choice
- Shredded iceberg lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium to high heat for a few minutes. Add the olive oil, dried chillies and garlic and stir for a minute. Add the ground turkey and start breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Continue doing this until the turkey has cooked, about 8 - 10 minutes. Add the water, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, salt and black pepper. Stir really well and reduce heat to low for about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Put the taco shells on a baking tray and put in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 3 - 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Assemble tacos with turkey and all the toppings. Serve!
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Spiced Turkey Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259
Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 61mg20%
Sodium 478mg21%
Potassium 355mg10%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 778IU16%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 155mg16%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.