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Three soft ground turkey tacos on a plate garnished with lime and cilantro, a plate filled with taco toppings in the background.
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Ground Turkey Tacos

These quick-to-fix soft tacos are made with perfectly seasoned ground turkey, fresh toppings, and a drizzle of lime crema - a great choice for dinner when you want something light, fresh, and full of flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Entrées
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lynne Webb

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb ground turkey see notes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin divided
  • Cayenne pepper to taste

For the lime crema:

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • Juice and zest of 1 lime

For the tacos:

  • 8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce loosely packed
  • 2 medium tomatoes seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup finely shredded Mexican cheese blend or more to taste
  • 4 scallions chopped
  • 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves loosely packed

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
  • Add the ground turkey along with 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Sauté until lightly browned, breaking the meat up as much as possible while it cooks.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, chili powder, coriander and 1 teaspoon of the ground cumin. Combine well and continue cooking, for about 3 minutes, stirring often.
  • Season to taste with cayenne and adjust the salt and pepper as desired. Reduce the heat to low to keep warm.
  • Make the crema by combining the sour cream, lime juice, lime zest and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin in a small bowl.
  • To assemble the tacos, place a portion of lettuce in the center of each tortilla. Top with tomatoes and a portion of the meat mixture.
  • Sprinkle with shredded cheese, chopped scallions and cilantro. Using a spoon, drizzle each taco with some of the crema and serve immediately.

Notes

When shopping for ground turkey, avoid using ground turkey breast. The fat content is too low and your tacos could turn out dry.

Nutrition

Calories: 596 | Total Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1028mg | Carbohydrates: 44g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Protein: 43g