Ground Turkey Tacos

Name: Ground Turkey Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground turkey; 2 teaspoons oil; 1 (1-1/4 ounces) reduced-sodium taco seasoning; 3/4 cup water; 8 soft tortillas or taco shells; 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 1 cup pico de gallo; 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Ground turkey tacos are a lighter twist on classic tacos. Ground turkey contains less fat than ground beef but still delivers plenty of protein and flavor.

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
2 teaspoons oil
1 (1-1/4 ounces) reduced-sodium taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
8 soft tortillas or taco shells
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup pico de gallo
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add turkey and cook until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Stir in taco seasoning and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until sauce has thickened, stirring often, 3-4 minutes.
Fill each taco shell with 1/4 cup turkey mixture. Serve with cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo and avocado.

Nutrition Facts

2 tacos: 557 calories, 27g fat (9g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 1333mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 38g protein.

Make your Taco Tuesdays healthier by switching out ground beef with lean ground turkey. It still provides all the flavors you love but with less fat. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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