2 simple tacos filled with beans, ground turkey, tomatoes and lettuce, with a side of sour cream and lime wedges, served on a white plate on a cyan tablecloth.

Turkey Tacos with Salsa

Name: Turkey Tacos with Salsa
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican/ Tex-Mex
Ingredients: TACOS; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder or chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1½ teaspoons paprika; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey; 8 corn tortillas; SALSA; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, chopped; 2 avocado, diced; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves; 1 teaspoon olive oil; TOPPINGS; ½ cup thinly sliced cabbage; ½ cup thinly sliced red onion; ½ cup thinly sliced radishes; 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

You haven’t really had salsa until you’ve had fresh salsa—made in just five minutes. Add it in this easy Turkey Tacos with Salsa recipe and you’ll never look back.

Total Time

30 Minutes

Serving Size

8 Servings

TACOS

tablespoons fresh lime juice

tablespoon chipotle chili powder or chili powder

teaspoon ground cumin

1 1/2

teaspoons paprika

3/4

teaspoon salt

teaspoon cornstarch

(16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey

corn tortillas

SALSA

pint cherry tomatoes, chopped

avocado, diced

tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves

teaspoon olive oil

TOPPINGS

1/2

cup thinly sliced cabbage

1/2

cup thinly sliced red onion

1/2

cup thinly sliced radishes

lime, cut into 8 wedges

In medium bowl, combine lime juice, chipotle powder, cumin, paprika, salt and cornstarch; stir to combine. Add turkey and mix well. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate 5 minutes.

In large skillet, place turkey mixture and cook over medium-high heat stirring to crumble 11 minutes and until 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer. Always cook to well-done.

Remove from heat and cover with foil. Set aside until ready to serve.

To prepare salsa, in medium bowl combine cherry tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and olive oil. Mix together and transfer to a smaller serving bowl to serve with tacos.

Arrange toppings on large platter or in small serving dishes.

In medium skillet set over medium heat, warm tortillas one at a time 20 to 30 seconds per side or until soft and flexible.

Wrap the finished tortillas with a paper towel to keep warm between batches.

Divide cooked turkey evenly between the warmed tortillas and serve with salsa and toppings.

Calories

260

Protein

14g

Carbohydrates

22g

Fiber

Sugars