Turkey Tacos

Name: Turkey Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 16 ounces ground turkey; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned, drained); 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and pepper to taste; Taco shells or tortillas; Shredded lettuce; Diced tomatoes; Shredded cheddar cheese; Sour cream; Salsa; Sliced black olives (optional); Sliced green onions (optional)

10 steps

Prep:10minCook:20min

These Turkey Tacos are a quick Mexican-inspired meal that's easy to prepare. You can customize the toppings to suit your family's tastes, ready in only 30 minutes.

Updated at: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:51:33 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories472 kcal (24%)

Total Fat23.6 g (34%)

Carbs25.2 g (10%)

Sugars3.9 g (4%)

Protein39.5 g (79%)

Sodium1115.9 mg (56%)

Fiber7.1 g (25%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

For the Turkey Filling

16 ouncesground turkey

1onion

small, finely chopped

2cloves garlic

minced

1 tablespoonolive oil

15 ouncesblack beans

drained, and rinsed

1 cupcorn kernels

frozen or canned, drained

1 teaspoonchili powder

½ teaspoonground cumin

For Serving

shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Prepare the Turkey Filling:

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant and translucent.

Cook the Turkey:

Step 3

Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it's browned and cooked through for about 5-7 minutes.

Add Beans and Corn:

Step 4

Stir in the black beans and corn kernels.

Step 5

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat them through.

Season:

Step 6

Add the chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper to the turkey mixture.

Step 7

Stir well to combine and let it cook for another 2 minutes.

Warm the Taco Shells:

Step 8

While the turkey filling is cooking, warm the taco shells or tortillas according to the package instructions.

Serve:

Step 9

Spoon the turkey filling into the warm taco shells.

Step 10

Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, salsa, sliced black olives (if desired), and sliced green onions (if desired).