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Amazing Easy Turkey Tacos (with a slow cooker option!)

Easy healthy ground turkey tacos made on the stovetop or in your slow cooker. These delicious turkey tacos are made with a perfectly spiced, flavorful DIY homemade taco seasoning that you'll want to use for tons of recipes. This is our go-to weeknight healthy taco recipe!
Course Dinner, Game Day, Gluten Free, Slow Cooker, Tacos
Cuisine American, hispanic
Keyword easy ground turkey tacos, easy turkey tacos, healthy ground turkey tacos, healthy turkey tacos, slow cooker turkey tacos
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 304cal
Author Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com

Ingredients

  • For the taco meat:
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1 pound 94% lean ground turkey (can also use 99% lean if you desire)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce (1 cup)
  • 1/4 cup water (only if making stovetop version)
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • Optional toppings:
  • 8 soft corn tortillas (or flour if you prefer)
  • 3/4 cup grape tomatoes, quartered (can also use 1 large tomato, diced)
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 avocado, diced (or sub guacamole)
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Sliced fresh or pickled jalapenos

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to a large skillet and place over medium high heat. Add diced onions and turkey. Brown the turkey, and break up the meat with a wooden spoon until nice and browned, about 5 minutes.
  • TO MAKE ON THE STOVETOP: add in garlic, tomato sauce, water, cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt. Stir to combine. Simmer over medium low heat for 10-15 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken up.
  • TO MAKE IN THE SLOW COOKER: Transfer to the slow cooker and add in garlic, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt. Stir to combine. Cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 6-7 hours.
  • Once ready to serve, divide meat between 8 corn tortillas. Add optional toppings: tomatoes, cheese, diced avocado/guacamole, lettuce and jalapeno. Serves 4. Optional to serve with greek yogurt, if desired.

Notes

To make dairy free: sub dairy free cheese or simply leave off the cheese.
To make gluten free: use corn tortillas or your favorite gluten/grain free tortillas.
See the full post for storing tips and ways to customize your tacos!

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacos (without toppings) | Calories: 304cal | Carbohydrates: 32.1g | Protein: 30.6g | Fat: 6.8g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 5.4g | Sugar: 4g
Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com