The best ground turkey tacos

These Ground Turkey Tacos are easy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The addition of salsa verde doesn’t just add to the incredible taste but ensures you don’t end up with dry meat. I promise nobody will miss the beef!

Why these are the BEST turkey tacos

While I occasionally substitute ground beef for turkey in some of our favorite recipes, I often find that they come out a little flat. I don’t usually mind, as the health benefits outweigh the slightly less devourable results. Ground Turkey Tacos was one of those recipes that just never came quite the same. I decided it was time to change that. The end result made me very, very happy. Not only are these the best ground turkey tacos I’ve ever eaten, they’re also the best tacos I’ve ever made. If you find yourself constantly stealing a fork from the pan, you know you have a winner.

I decided to add beef bouillon to boost the flavor and mimic that “beef” flavor. And to combat the dreaded dryness that so often accompanies ground turkey, I added some salsa verde. Add the usual array of Mexican spices and boom. The result is one of the most incredibly flavorful tacos you’ll ever eat. This is an easy weeknight dinner recipe that you will return to again and again.

Ingredients for Ground Turkey Tacos:

• ground turkey– We used a lean ground turkey for these tacos. We add moisture so you really don’t need the extra fat. But you can use any fat content you prefer – just drain excess fat. Ground beef works great too!
• Garlic– We use fresh garlic whenever possible! To substitute garlic powder, use 1/2 teaspoon.
• olive oil– Any neutral oil will work here, avocado oil is also one that we use regularly.
• chili powder– This is the main flavor factor in these tacos, so make sure you use a chili powder you love! Taste will vary quite a bit from brand to brand.
• Ground cumin
• onion powder
• Dried oregano
• Salt
• Salsa Verde– Because this recipe only takes 1/2 cup and there are so many spices, it doesn’t matter what brand you use. We just got a cheap one. You can also use a smooth salsa.
• beef broth– Our very favorite bouillon is the Better Than Bouillon brand. We always have it at hand.
• Tortillas– We usually serve ground turkey tacos with crispy shells, but you can use flour tacos if you prefer.

How to Make Ground Turkey Tacos:

1. Heat a large pan. Add olive oil, ground turkey, garlic and spices. Cook over medium-high heat until mostly cooked through, breaking into small pieces as you go.
2. Lower the heat. Add salsa verde, stock and water. Stir to combine and simmer an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and most of the liquid to be absorbed.
3. Serve ground turkey tacos on your choice of taco shells and garnish with lettuce, tomato, avocado, onion and cheese if desired.

Tips & Suggestions

variations:

• Use ground chicken or even tofu crumbles instead of ground turkey.
• Use the filling for ground turkey taco salads.
• Use red salsa instead of salsa verde.
• Use leftovers for nachos or add them to quesadillas.

Ground Turkey Taco Topping Ideas:

• fresh tomatoes
• Diced avocado
• shredded lettuce
• shredded cabbage
• sliced ​​radishes
• grated cheese
• fresh lime juice
• fresh coriander
• sliced ​​olives
• diced peppers
• guacamole
• diced onion
• salsa
• Plain yogurt or sour cream
• Avocado Lime Cream

Heat up your taco shells!

For truly delicious tacos, be sure to reheat your taco shells before serving! Place crispy taco shells on a baking sheet and heat at 400 degrees for 3-4 minutes or until nice and crispy. If using flour tortillas, heat them in a hot, dry skillet for 20-30 seconds per side, until warmed through and nicely browned.

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