Quick Ground Turkey Tacos with Avocado
Quick Ground Turkey Tacos with Avocado
Ingredients
For the Ground Turkey Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey, lean
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, or 1 packet (1 ounce)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- 12 corn or flour tortillas, small
- 2 avocado, diced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream, or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Add the chopped yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Stir in the taco seasoning, water, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 5 to 7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
While the turkey is simmering, warm the tortillas according to package directions. This can be done in a microwave, in a dry skillet over medium heat, or wrapped in foil in a 350°F oven for a few minutes.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
Assemble your tacos! Spoon the seasoned ground turkey mixture into the warm tortillas. Top with diced avocado, shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing.
⏱️ 3 min
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Quick Ground Turkey Tacos with Avocado
Ingredients
For the Ground Turkey Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey, lean
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, or 1 packet (1 ounce)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- 12 corn or flour tortillas, small
- 2 avocado, diced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream, or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Add the chopped yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Stir in the taco seasoning, water, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 5 to 7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
While the turkey is simmering, warm the tortillas according to package directions. This can be done in a microwave, in a dry skillet over medium heat, or wrapped in foil in a 350°F oven for a few minutes.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
Assemble your tacos! Spoon the seasoned ground turkey mixture into the warm tortillas. Top with diced avocado, shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing.
⏱️ 3 min