Fantastic Turkey Tacos

Transform your taco night with these Fantastic Turkey Tacos—a healthy, flavorful twist on a classic favorite. Made with lean ground turkey seasoned to perfection with smoky paprika, cumin, and chili powder, this recipe delivers bold, crave-worthy flavors in every bite. A rich tomato paste and chicken broth mixture creates a luscious, juicy filling, while fresh toppings like crunchy shredded lettuce, ripe tomatoes, creamy sour cream, and tangy lime juice balance the dish beautifully. Ready in just 35 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, these tacos are served on warm tortillas and fully customizable with your favorite toppings. Whether you're looking for a lighter taco option or a quick family meal, these turkey tacos are sure to become a go-to recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium, finely diced yellow onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 0.25 cup chicken broth
• 8 small corn or flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.25 cup, chopped (optional) fresh cilantro
• 1 whole, cut into wedges (optional) lime wedges

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until no longer pink.

Step 5

Mix in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.

Step 6

Stir in the tomato paste until evenly distributed, then pour in the chicken broth.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 8

Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.

Step 9

Assemble the tacos by spooning the turkey mixture into each tortilla.

Step 10

Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.

Step 11

Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice, if desired.

Step 12

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1485 grams (1485.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2028

Total Fat 113.10g	145%
Saturated Fat 52.80g	264%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 501mg	167%
Sodium 2911mg	127%
Total Carbohydrate 134.40g	49%
Dietary Fiber 21.80g	78%
Total Sugars 25.70g
Protein 136.60g	273%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1321mg	102%
Iron 14mg	77%
Potassium 1612mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.4%

Protein: 26.0%

Carbs: 25.6%