Tasty Ground Turkey Tacos

Name: Tasty Ground Turkey Tacos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds ground turkey; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 8 fluid ounces water; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers; 0.5 onion, chopped; 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix; 1 clove garlic, minced; 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas; 1 cup shredded lettuce, or to taste; 0.5 cup Cheddar cheese, or to taste; 0.5 cup diced tomatoes, or to taste; 0.25 cup chopped green onion, or to taste; 0.25 cup chopped cilantro, or to taste; 2 tablespoons sliced olives, or to taste

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My mom's beef tacos get a makeover with ground turkey. These are much healthier, easier, and faster because there is no grease to contend with and I think they just taste better.

Recipe by Andrea Parker

Published on September 8, 2012

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 ½ pounds ground turkey
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
8 fluid ounces water
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
½ onion, chopped
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 clove garlic, minced
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce, or to taste
½ cup Cheddar cheese, or to taste
½ cup diced tomatoes, or to taste
¼ cup chopped green onion, or to taste
¼ cup chopped cilantro, or to taste
2 tablespoons sliced olives, or to taste

Directions

Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, water, green chile peppers, onion, taco seasoning, and garlic; simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 30 minutes.
Spoon turkey mixture over tortillas. Top with lettuce, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, green onion, cilantro, and sliced olives.

Cook's Note:

Substitute fried or warmed flour tortillas for the corn tortillas if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

373	Calories
14g	Fat
33g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 373
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Cholesterol 96mg	32%
Sodium 1034mg	45%
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 5g	17%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 30g
Vitamin C 20mg	98%
Calcium 166mg	13%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 574mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.