Description
Delicious and crispy turkey tacos made with ground turkey and topped with your favorite fillings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. ground turkey (ground chicken also works)
- ½ onion (diced)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 10 corn tortillas
- vegetable oil for frying
- optional fillings: shredded lettuce, diced tomato, fresh lime juice, cilantro, sour cream, avocado, hot sauce
Instructions
- Add turkey and onion to a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until meat is browned and onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add taco seasoning following package directions. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- To make the tacos, spread about 1 tbsp of refried beans on half of a corn tortilla. On the other half, place a heaping spoonful of turkey mixture, and sprinkle with shredded cheese. DO NOT FOLD the tortilla in half at this time, or the tortilla will crack.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom of the pan. When the oil is hot, place the prepared tortilla flat into the pan. Allow to cook for about 30 seconds until the tortilla becomes pliable. Using tongs, carefully fold the tortilla in half.
- Continue to cook for 2-4 minutes per side, until tacos are golden and crispy. Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel. Repeat with remaining tortillas, adding additional vegetable oil to the pan as necessary.
- While the tacos are still warm, carefully open each one and stuff with optional fillings.
Notes
- This recipe is versatile; feel free to add your favorite toppings.
- For a healthier option, you can use ground chicken or turkey.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before adding the tortillas for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg