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Recipe · Weeknight

Taco Tuesday Turkey Tacos

Ground turkey simmered in a saucy taco filling that clings to every bite. On the table in half an hour.

Three soft tacos with cilantro, onion and lime

Ground turkey is lean and mild, so it needs a well-seasoned sauce. Frisco Taco Seasoning simmers into one that clings to the meat. Set out the toppings and let everyone build their own.

Ingredients

Serves 6-8 (12-16 tacos). Time: about 30 minutes.

  • 2 lb ground turkey (93% lean works well)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • Frisco Taco Seasoning, 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup)
  • 1 cup water
  • 12-16 corn or flour tortillas, or taco shells
  • Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheddar, sour cream, salsa, sliced jalapeno, lime wedges

Steps

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook 3-4 minutes, until it starts to soften.
  2. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until no pink remains and it reaches 165F, the USDA safe minimum for ground poultry.
  3. Sprinkle in the Taco Seasoning and stir to coat.
  4. Add the water, bring to a simmer, and cook 5-8 minutes, stirring now and then, until the sauce thickens and clings to the meat.
  5. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet, or wrapped in foil in a 350F oven for 10 minutes.
  6. Set out the meat and toppings and let everyone build their own.

Why it works

Onion, garlic, and spices season lean turkey all the way through. A little food starch thickens the sauce as it simmers, so the filling stays put in the shell.

Pair it with

Drizzle a little Desert Trail Southwest Dip & Dressing over the top. Mixed as a dressing, it's a smoky, cumin-forward taco sauce.

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