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Ground Turkey Tacos

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 26, 2022
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These turkey tacos couldn't be easier—or more delicious! Savory, seasoned ground turkey combines with creamy avocado and sweet pineapple for a flavor combo that will make your taste buds dance. Something else to love about this turkey tacos recipe: you can have a mouthwatering Mexican dinner ready in just 20 minutes. Here's how to cook ground turkey for tacos and assemble a quick, delicious meal.

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  • We love a good savory-sweet combo, and these ground turkey tacos have it going on. The taco filling is super simple, thanks to pre-made taco seasoning. Then, you top the seasoned ground turkey with creamy avocado and sweet pineapple slices for an irresistible taco with all the flavors and textures you could want. Thanks to their ease and simplicity, tacos are such a great weeknight meal, but it's easy to get into a taco rut! This recipe is the solution to boring taco problems. If you need more taco inspiration, we’ve got plenty more recipes to choose from. Everything from taco-inspired breakfasts to Mexican desserts!

Ground Turkey Tacos

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

Tacos

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey (at least 93% lean)
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 8 taco shells from 1 box (4.6 oz) Old El Paso™ Crunchy Taco Shells (12 Count)

Toppings

  • 2 medium avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup sliced pineapple (fresh or canned)
Make With
Old El Paso

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook turkey in oil until no longer pink; drain.
  • Step 
    2
    Stir in taco seasoning mix and water. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened.
  • Step 
    3
    Spoon filling into taco shells. Add toppings.

Nutrition

510 Calories
31g Total Fat
26g Protein
34g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 Tacos
Calories
510
Calories from Fat
270
Total Fat
31g
47%
Saturated Fat
8g
39%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
65mg
22%
Sodium
880mg
37%
Potassium
580mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
34g
11%
Dietary Fiber
6g
25%
Sugars
4g
Protein
26g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 1 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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