Best 8 Open Faced Turkey Tacos Recipes

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**Indulge in a Culinary Symphony: Open-Faced Turkey Tacos with Diverse Recipe Variations**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with our delectable open-faced turkey tacos, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile dish, rooted in Mexican cuisine, showcases a symphony of textures and tastes, enticing food enthusiasts of all preferences. With a myriad of recipe variations to choose from, each taco is a unique masterpiece, catering to a range of dietary needs and flavor preferences. From the classic combination of seasoned turkey, crisp lettuce, and tangy salsa to creative fusions incorporating roasted vegetables, tangy citrus marinades, and delectable sauces, these tacos are a culinary canvas for your creativity. Join us as we delve into the world of open-faced turkey tacos, exploring the diverse recipes that await your culinary exploration.

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TURKEY TACOS



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Swap the beef for ground turkey to make these flavorful, and better-for-you Turkey Tacos! The ground turkey has a killer seasoning mix and can be whipped up in 15 minutes or less in one skillet. Add your favorite taco toppings and dinner is served!

Provided by Chelsea Lords

Categories     Dinner     lunch     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup diced yellow onion ((~1/2 of 1 onion))
2 teaspoons minced garlic ((~2 cloves))
1 tablespoon ground chili powder
1 teaspoon EACH: ground cumin, paprika
1/2 teaspoon EACH: onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt and pepper
1/2 tablespoon beef bouillon powder
1 pound lean (93/7) ground turkey
1/3 cup tomato sauce
tortillas (flour or corn)
1 cup freshly grated Colby Jack or extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
Toppings: shredded lettuce, sour cream (fat-free or lite is great), fresh guacamole or ripe avocados, chopped cherry tomatoes, salsa or pico de gallo, fresh cilantro, fresh lime

Steps:

  • TURKEY TACO MEAT: Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until soft and translucent. Add in the garlic and cook for 20-30 seconds. Add all of the seasonings: 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 tablespoon beef bouillon powder. Stir the spices until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Nothing should be burning; reduce the heat if needed.
  • TACO MEAT CONT.: Add in the ground turkey. Crumble the meat into small pieces and cook until no longer pink (but not cooked through all the way), about 5-8 minutes. Add in the tomato sauce and scrape the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits (this is where the flavor is!). Let simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until fully cooked through, and then remove from heat.
  • ASSEMBLY: Char/warm tortillas (Note 1). Add even amounts of the meat and then sprinkle cheese on top. The taco meat should be hot enough that the cheese will melt. Immediately add toppings of choice. Our favorites are a big scoop of sour cream, ripe sliced avocado (or guacamole), a few chopped cherry tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Enjoy hot!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 kcal, ServingSize 4 servings, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Protein 25.6 g, Fat 13.6 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Sodium 90.7 mg, Fiber 3.7 g, Sugar 2 g

TURKEY TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: oil, lean ground turkey, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, canned diced tomato

Provided by Swasti Shukla

Categories     Lunch

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

oil
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 oz taco seasoning, 1 packet
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
28 oz canned diced tomato, drained

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over high heat. Once hot, add oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the ground turkey and break apart with a spatula.
  • Add taco seasoning, salt, and pepper and stir, cooking until meat has browned and is fully cooked through.
  • Stir in the tomatoes. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes and remove from heat.
  • Assemble tacos with your favorite toppings.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 4 grams

BLUE PLATE OPEN-FACED TURKEY SANDWICH



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Turkey with gravy makes divine comfort food that reminds me of old-time diners on the East Coast that serve open faced turkey sandwiches just like this one. Happily, my gravy is not from a can. -Chris Schwester, Divide, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/4 pounds sliced deli turkey
12 slices white bread

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir in flour, parsley and seasonings until blended; gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes., Add turkey, 1 slice at a time; heat through. Serve over bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

OPEN-FACED HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES



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Sometimes life requires an open-faced turkey sandwich with gravy and mashed potatoes, alongside a glop of cranberry sauce. It is neither a Thanksgiving meal nor a Christmas one, but simply a low-fi American reminder of diners and TV dinners and blankets and comfort itself: soft meat and rich, salty gravy over tight-crumbed bread, with buttery mash and a tang of cranberry. My recipe calls for roasting buttered turkey thighs in the oven while the potatoes were cooking, skin-side down to crisp the skin and allow the fat to render into the pan, creating sticky bits of fond you'll use to build a base for gravy. Pile the sliced meat onto lightly toasted bread, drench it with gravy and serve alongside the potatoes and peas. Adding canned cranberry sauce, in this application, is no sin.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     sandwiches, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 turkey thighs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup dry white wine
2 to 3 cups turkey or chicken stock
4 tablespoons instant flour, or all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cream, milk or half-and-half
2 slices bread of your choosing, traditionally white sandwich bread
Buttered peas, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Remove turkey and butter from the refrigerator an hour or so before cooking, so that they are approaching room temperature when the turkey goes into the oven.
  • Heat oven to 400. Rub turkey with butter, using your fingers to slide butter under the skin. Season the turkey with salt, pepper, sage and lemon zest.
  • Place turkey thighs, skin-side down, into a cast-iron skillet or medium-size oven-safe gratin pan, and roast in the oven for 30 minutes. Turn turkey thighs over, add the wine to the pan or skillet and continue roasting for another 30 minutes or so, basting occasionally, until the turkey is cooked through, golden and crisp, and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the turkey's thickest part reads in the neighborhood of 165 degrees. Remove turkey thighs from the pan, and allow to rest on a cutting board while you make the gravy.
  • Heat the stock in a small pot. Drain off all but four tablespoons of the fat in the pan or gratin dish. Place pan or dish over low heat on the stove, and whisk the flour into it to make a roux. Stir the roux for 3 to 4 minutes, and then slowly start to add the stock to it, whisking as you do, until the mixture is smooth. Cook, continuing to stir, until the gravy has thickened, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Add the cream, milk or half-and-half, stir and allow the gravy to thicken again, 2 to 3 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • To make the sandwiches, carve meat and skin from the turkey thighs, and assemble two separate piles. Toast the bread, and lay one slice on each plate. Put a pile of the meat on each piece of toast, spreading it across the surface of the bread. Absolutely drench each sandwich with the gravy, and serve alongside buttered peas, mashed potatoes and a dollop of cranberry sauce. For this application, canned cranberry sauce is, by etiquette, required.

WHAT A FACE! OPEN FACED HOT TURKEY SAMMYS WITH SAUSAGE STUFFING AND GRAVY, SMASHED POTATOES WITH BACON, WARM APPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE



What a Face! Open Faced Hot Turkey Sammys with Sausage Stuffing and Gravy, Smashed Potatoes with Bacon, Warm Apple Cranberry Sauce image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 pounds new potatoes or baby Yukon gold potatoes
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons butter
3 strips par cooked bacon, crisped in microwave and chopped (recommended: Ready Crisp)
Salt and pepper
1 cup store bought apple sauce
1 (14 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
2 slices whole grain bread
Butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
1 pound maple sausage, bulk or removed from large link casing
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
Salt and pepper
1 cup chicken stock or turkey broth
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock or turkey broth
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
Salt
A few grinds black pepper
1 1/2 to 2 pounds turkey breast meat: roasted turkey breast or thick-cut deli turkey
4 slices whole grain bread
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley or chopped chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat a medium skillet over medium high heat.
  • Place potatoes in a medium pot. Cut larger potatoes in half. Leave smaller baby potatoes whole. Cover potatoes with water and top with a lid. Place over high heat. When the water boils, salt water and cook potatoes with the lid off pot for 10 to 11 minutes, until tender.
  • Place a second low pot on the stove top over medium-high heat. Add apple sauce and canned cranberry sauce. Stir to combine and gently heat through, about 10 minutes.
  • Toast 2 slices whole grain bread and butter heavily, 1/2 tablespoon per slice. Chop into small cubes and reserve.
  • Add extra-virgin olive oil and sausage meat to hot skillet. Brown and crumble the sausage with a wooden spoon or heat safe spatula. Add onions and celery to the skillet then season with poultry seasoning and salt and pepper and cook 5 minutes. Add bread to the skillet and stir to combine. Dampen the stuffing with chicken stock and turn to combine. Turn off heat and cover pan loosely with foil to hold heat.
  • Preheat a second skillet over medium heat to prepare turkey and gravy.
  • Drain cooked potatoes and return to hot pot. Smash with sour cream, butter and crisped, chopped bacon. Season the smashed potatoes with salt and pepper. If they are too thick, thin them out with milk or a splash of broth.
  • Add 2 tablespoons butter to preheated skillet and melt it. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Whisk in 2 cups stock or broth. Add the poultry seasoning, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper to the gravy. Allow it to thicken slightly.
  • Cut roasted turkey meat away from the breast bones of rotisserie turkey breast. If you are using deli turkey, remove from packaging and separate slices. Set turkey into gravy.
  • Place a bread slice on dinner plate. Use a large ice cream scoop to place a mound of stuffing on the bread. Place turkey on top of stuffing. Serve smashed potatoes and cranberries on the side. Spoon the extra gravy over potatoes and turkey sandwiches. Sprinkle the plates with chopped parsley or chives and serve.

OPEN-FACED TURKEY TACOS



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Alice Jenne of Marengo, Illinois likes to serve this filling ope-faced tortilla with a side of cold applesauce. 'If you like things spicy, simply add more salsa,' she suggests.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
10 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
2 medium (blank)s medium sweet red peppers, chopped
10 tablespoons fat free sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add beans and salsa; cook and stir until heated through. Spread 1/2 cup turkey mixture over each tortilla. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, peppers and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 38.3 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 756.8 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

OPEN FACED SAVORY HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES



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I was surprised I hadn't shared this recipe yet. We have this several times a year. Though it calls for sliced cooked turkey I usually use deli turkey sliced for sandwiches. You can use packaged. turkey gravy mix prepared directly in the skillet. Easily doubles, we love poultry seasoning so I always add more than whats listed.

Provided by lets.eat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot
1/4 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can turkey gravy
1/2 lb sliced cooked turkey
4 slices bread (toasted) or 4 slices split biscuits

Steps:

  • In a skillet melt the butter, add the vegetables with the poultry seasoning.
  • Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in the gravy, heat to boiling.
  • Add the turkey. Heat through.
  • Arrange turkey and gravy on the toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627.5, Fat 33.6, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 150.3, Sodium 1472.1, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 4.8, Protein 41.8

OPEN-FACED TURKEY TACOS



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Make and share this Open-Faced Turkey Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jovigirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
10 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
2 medium sweet red peppers, chopped
10 tablespoons nonfat sour cream

Steps:

  • In large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Add beans and salsa; cook and stir until heated through.
  • Spread 1/2 cup turkey mixture over each tortilla.
  • Top with lettuce tomatoes, peppers and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.7, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 37.3, Sodium 624.4, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6.2, Protein 13.8

Tips:

  • Utilize versatile turkey as the lean protein, whether it's from deli meat, roasted turkey, or Thanksgiving leftovers.
  • Save time by using pre-cooked turkey and store-bought tortillas.
  • Add a unique twist to your taco seasoning with ingredients like chipotle powder, cumin, and chili powder.
  • Create a taco bar with various toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, sour cream, and salsa.
  • Experiment with different types of tortillas, from classic corn or flour to healthier options like whole wheat or spinach tortillas.
  • Make your own guacamole or pico de gallo for a fresh and flavorful topping.
  • For a vegetarian option, substitute the turkey with grilled or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Open-faced turkey tacos are an easy, flavorful, and customizable meal. With endless possibilities for toppings and variations, this versatile dish is perfect for weeknight dinners, parties, or even a fun Cinco de Mayo celebration. So, gather your friends and family, set up a taco bar, and enjoy a delicious and interactive dining experience.

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