Healthy Ground Turkey Tacos Recipe

Your family will love this healthy alternative to traditional tacos. This is a quick and tasty meal that will be good for any busy weeknight.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

1 pound ground turkey
2 onion diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 cup water
8 hard taco shells
2 cups lettuce
Toppings: guacamole salsa shredded cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, refried beans, etc.

Brown thawed ground turkey, onion and minced garlic in a non-stick fry pan or cast iron skillet.
Cook over medium-high heat until the meat begins to brown and is no longer pink in the center, stirring often. Once done, drain excess juice from meat.
Add cumin, chili powder and 1 cup water until combined.
Add the lime juice and stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 10 minutes.
Add a couple spoonfulls of taco meat to hard shell and top with lettuce. Add additional toppings as desired.

Notes:

You can substitute ground beef if that is your preference. Hpwever, ground turkey is a tasty and healthy option.

Any type of onion will add flavor.

Fresh lime juice is the best, but bottled will work as well.

Add salt and pepper as desired.

Keyword Tacos