Ground Turkey Taco with Homemade Seasoning (20 Minutes)
These turkey tacos are perfect for busy weeknights. My go-to turkey taco spice blend, and tomato paste keeps the taco meat juicy and flavorful.
Servings 8 tacos
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 pound ground turkey 7% fat*
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¾ cup water
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- shredded lettuce
- diced tomatoes
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, salt, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is no longer pink and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5–7 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the spice mixture, tomato paste, and water. Stir until the turkey is evenly coated. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and clings to the meat. Taste and add more salt if needed.
- Warm your tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Divide the turkey mixture among the tortillas. Top with shredded cheese, lettuce, and diced tomatoes. Serve immediately.
Ground turkey can dry out quickly. Cook it just until it’s no longer pink, and all the extra liquid in the pan has evaporated.
Notes
For juicy taco meat, go for the fattier options, like 93% or 85% lean.
To make it spicy: Add a dash of hot sauce or ¼–½ teaspoon of cayenne or chipotle chili powder to the spice blend.
If using store-bought taco seasoning: Skip the tomato paste, most blends already include tomato powder.
Nutrition
Serving: 1taco | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
