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5 Steps To Delicious Turkey Tacos

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5 Steps To Delicious Turkey Tacos
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Turkey tacos might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about taco night, but they are a surprisingly delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef or chicken tacos. This recipe for turkey tacos was born out of a personal experience during a visit to Arizona, where my sister introduced me to her version of the dish. Initially skeptical, I was quickly won over by how flavorful and satisfying ground turkey could be when prepared with the right combination of spices and ingredients.

One of the biggest challenges I’ve had with turkey is that it can seem uninspiring or bland compared to beef. This stems from a long-standing bias that I developed when my husband and I were newlyweds and just getting comfortable in the kitchen. He once attempted a slow-cooked dish called “Tastes Like Turkey,” which included ground beef, peas, and a generous portion of black pepper. As you might expect, it did not win us over, leaving us questioning why anyone would go out of their way to make beef taste like turkey. That experience led me to overlook turkey in my cooking for a long time.

However, my sister’s use of turkey in tacos sparked a new culinary curiosity in me. Determined to give it another chance, I began experimenting with a combination of spices, aromatics, and an unexpected ingredient—lager beer. The results were spectacular. The beer helped tenderize the meat and infused it with a deep umami flavor, while a well-balanced blend of cumin, paprika, cayenne, and chili powder gave it that classic taco seasoning taste without relying on store-bought spice packets loaded with preservatives and MSG.

One of the things I love most about this turkey taco recipe is its simplicity. It takes only five steps to prepare, making it a quick and easy meal for busy weeknights. It starts with sautéing onions and garlic to build a fragrant base, followed by browning the ground turkey. The addition of beer and spices allows all the flavors to meld together beautifully, resulting in a juicy, flavorful taco filling that pairs perfectly with warm tortillas or a bed of crunchy romaine lettuce if you prefer a taco salad.

After perfecting this recipe, I can confidently say that turkey tacos are here to stay in my household. My husband, who was once a die-hard beef taco fan, came home from work and devoured half of the meat mixture straight from the pan before I even had a chance to assemble a proper taco. That was my ultimate sign of success!

For anyone hesitant about using turkey in tacos, I highly recommend giving this recipe a try. The key is to embrace the natural mildness of turkey and enhance it with bold, complementary flavors. The addition of beer might seem unconventional, but it truly makes a difference in creating a moist and flavorful filling. Whether you serve these tacos in a soft tortilla with your favorite toppings or as a taco salad, they are sure to become a deliciously unexpected favorite in your home.

5 Steps To Delicious Turkey Tacos

5 Steps To Delicious Turkey Tacos

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If you’re in the mood for some quick and flavorful tacos, this turkey taco recipe will be your new go-to! By swapping ground beef for turkey and enhancing its richness with a splash of beer, you get tacos that are not only healthy but also packed with flavor. With onions, garlic, and a blend of warming spices like cumin, paprika, and chili powder, these tacos are easy to whip up in just five steps. Serve them up in tortillas with your favorite toppings, or turn them into a fresh taco salad. They're so good, you'll be making turkey tacos every taco night!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 215 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • Glass Bowl Of Olive Oil Isolated On White Background2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Ripe Yellow Onion On A White Background1 whole onion - diced
  • Garlic2 cloves garlic - minced
  • Turkey Mince1 pound ground turkey (minced turkey) - crumbled
  • Beer In Glass On White Background½ bottle beer
  • Wooden Bowl Of Salt¾ teaspoon salt
  • Ground Cumin1 teaspoon cumin
  • Pile Of Red Paprika Powder1 teaspoon paprika
  • Heap Of Cayenne Pepper¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Red Hot Chili Pepper Powder And Half Isolated On White Background1 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions
 

  • Add oil to a saute pan on medium-low heat and saute the onion until soft (about 5 -10 minutes).
  • Add in garlic and saute for about 30 seconds until just becoming fragrant.
  • Crumble the ground turkey and cook for several minutes until lightly brown and cooked (about 5 minutes), breaking it into smaller taco sized bits as you stir.
  • Pour in ½ bottle of beer and add spices. Cook until the beer has reduced down and there is just a small amount of liquid in the pan.
  • Serve as tacos in a tortilla with toppings of your choice, or create a taco salad by putting meat on a bed of shredded romaine and adding desired toppings. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 27gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 505mgPotassium: 385mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 481IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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