Ground Turkey Tacos
These tasty ground turkey tacos get bold flavor from a homemade seasoning mix.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons salsa any variety
- 8 small low carb tortillas
- toppings as desired *see notes
Taco Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat.
- Add ground turkey and brown until no pink remains, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any fat.
- Meanwhile, mix the taco seasoning ingredients in a small bowl.
- Add the seasoning mixture, water, and salsa to the cooked turkey. Bring to a simmer and let simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until thickened.
- Warm the tortillas according to package directions. Fill the tortillas with meat and desired toppings.
Notes
- Taco seasoning mix can be replaced with 1 packet or 2 tablespoons of prepared taco seasoning.
- *Toppings to try: guacamole, salsa, shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, diced peppers, jalapenos, or sliced black olives.
- Leftovers should be refrigerated and consumed within 5 days, or frozen and used within 4 months.
- Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating in a skillet or microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 452mg | Potassium: 429mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 713IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg