Best 9 Turkey Tacos With Spicy Tomatoes Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of our delectable Turkey Tacos with Spicy Tomatoes, a culinary journey that promises to tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary adventure with a harmonious blend of ground turkey, an array of zesty spices, and fresh, crisp vegetables, all enveloped in a warm, soft tortilla. Complement your tacos with our irresistible Spicy Tomato Salsa, a vibrant concoction of ripe tomatoes, zesty jalapenos, and a hint of lime, guaranteed to add a spicy kick to every bite. Don't forget to explore our flavor-packed Guacamole recipe, a creamy, avocado-based dip elevated with a medley of cilantro, garlic, and a touch of onion, creating a perfect accompaniment to your tacos.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

GROUND TURKEY TACO MEAT



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This recipe has fewer calories because of the ground turkey and amazing flavor! It is a little spicy, but our family enjoys it this way. Because it has so much flavor, you cannot even tell it's not ground beef. It tastes great as a topping on baked potatoes as well as tacos. Enjoy!

Provided by adnerb78

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 26m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (12 ounce) package ground turkey
½ cup water
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne together in a small bowl.
  • Cook turkey in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring to break up clumps, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder mixture and water. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir cider vinegar and brown sugar into the skillet. Simmer until flavors combine, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 62.7 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 663.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SPICY TURKEY TACOS



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So easy, so healthy and so good-I love these whenever I'm in the mood for a little Mexican food. With a hint of cinnamon, these tacos have an unusual blend of seasonings that's exotic and mouthwatering. -Kendra Doss, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 taco shells
1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 cup salsa
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups shredded lettuce
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
Cubed avocado and additional salsa, optional

Steps:

  • Heat taco shells according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Stir in salsa and spices; heat through. Serve immediately, or cool before placing in a freezer container. , To serve, fill each taco shell with 1/3 cup turkey mixture. Serve with lettuce, cheese, sour cream and, if desired, optional ingredients., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers for up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 502mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY TURKEY TACOS



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Great way to use all that leftover turkey! Serve tacos with lettuce, shredded cheese, and sour cream.

Provided by kim

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 3h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound shredded cooked turkey meat
⅓ cup chopped cilantro
1 large jalapeno pepper, stemmed and halved
1 (1 ounce) envelope hot taco seasoning mix
2 cups chicken broth, or as needed
6 small flour tortillas, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine turkey, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker; pour in enough chicken broth to almost cover all the ingredients.
  • Cook on Low for at least 3 hours.
  • Heat a griddle over medium-low heat and cook tortillas until warmed, about 30 seconds per side. Fill tortillas with turkey mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 57.5 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 602 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

TURKEY TACOS PICADILLO



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Picadillo, a Latin American classic, is typically made with beef, but juicy turkey stands in well here. Scented with cumin and chili powder, the filling for these crunchy tacos is sweet and savory.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons corn oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 to 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup chopped canned tomatoes
3/4 pound ground turkey
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
Oil, for frying
12 (5-inch) corn tortillas, preferably white, or prepared taco shells
1/4 head romaine or iceberg, thinly sliced
3 ripe medium tomatoes, cored and diced
1 to 2 Hass avocados, diced
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Sour cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put the oil, onions, garlic, jalapeno, and spices in a medium skillet, season with salt and cook over medium to medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until tender, about 10 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the tomatoes and boil to thicken, about 2 minutes. Stir in the turkey and chicken broth, adjust the heat so the mixture simmers and cook until the turkey is cooked through and the mixture thickens but is not dry, about 12 minutes. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and cover.
  • To make the taco shells: Pour enough frying oil into a small skillet so it's about 3/4 of an inch deep; heat over medium to medium-high. Holding 1 edge of a tortilla with tongs, lay the other half in the oil, keeping it flat with a spatula. Cook until crisp, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Flip the tortilla over and repeat with the other half, holding the first side of the tortilla at an angle to make an open shell, cook for about 1 minute more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Put the fixings and meat in individual bowls and the taco shells on a platter. Serve, encouraging your diners to build their own tacos, with meat in the shell and the fixings on top.

SOFT TURKEY TACOS



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Note to parents: Never leave a child unattended in the kitchen. These recipes are appropriate for children of various ages, 4 to 10. When a recipe calls for cooking on the stove or using a paring knife, an adult should do those activities and let the child assist, if age appropriate.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 17m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 small onion, diced
1 cup diced zucchini
1/4 cup mild salsa, plus more for passing at the table
8 ounces raw turkey sausages
1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack
8 corn tortillas
1 ripe avocado
Salt and pepper
4 iceberg lettuce leaves, shredded
1 wooden spoon
1 medium saute pan
2 medium bowls
Paring knife (use with an adult)
1 fork
1 microwave

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the zucchini, the salsa, and a couple tablespoons of water. Cover, cook for 5 minutes, or until the squash is tender. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a bowl with a spoon.
  • Squish the sausage meat from its casing into the same skillet. (Discard the casings.) Break the meat up with a wooden spoon. Cook the meat over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until it loses its color. Add the meat to the vegetables. Add the cheese and stir. Set aside.
  • Cut avocado in half. Using a spoon, scrape the avocado from the skin into another bowl. Smash the avocado with a fork and season with salt and pepper.
  • Wrap the tortillas in moist paper towels. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute or until warm. Lay out the tortillas and divide the turkey mixture evenly on top. Top with lettuce and avocado, fold the tortillas over and serve with salsa.

TURKEY TACOS



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Thinly sliced turkey, well-seasoned and pan-seared, makes an excellent quick taco filling. These actually bear more resemblance to authentic Mexican food than all those crisp ground beef-filled tacos. This recipe can be assembled quickly from things that are easy to keep in the house, but can be adapted to include leftovers in your refrigerator. If you have only pink beans, use them instead; add tomato slices, if you have them, or other pickled vegetables instead of the shallots.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 12m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound turkey scallops
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 corn tortillas
1 cup refried black beans
1/4 cup red salsa
1/4 cup pickled shallots
1 avocado, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine turkey scallops in a mixing bowl with oil, salt and pepper. Heat the grill or dry cast-iron pan over high heat until smoking. Sear the turkey slices about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a cutting board. Chop into 1/2 inch strips and reserve in a bowl with the juices from the board.
  • To make tacos, toast the tortillas. For each serving, stack 2 tortillas and spread with a layer of black beans. Top with seared turkey strips, a tablespoon each of salsa and pickled shallots, and avocado slices. Roll and serve hot.

TASTY GROUND TURKEY TACOS



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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.

Provided by Andrea Parker

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 95.9 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1033.9 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

SPICY TURKEY TACOS



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Tastier, cheaper, and healthier than the traditional beef with store bought seasoning. If you're not sure about the turkey, go with ground turkey thighs---it's darker, and most people will never know the difference.

Provided by JelsMom

Categories     Turkey Breasts

Time 20m

Yield 8 tacos, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4-1 lb ground turkey breast
6 -8 taco shells
4 teaspoons whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon sea salt
3/4 teaspoon onion flakes
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (the more you add the spicier the tacos!)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon unbleached cane sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1/2 cup 2% cheddar cheese
1/3 cup picante sauce
2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 cup lettuce, shredded

Steps:

  • Whisk together all seasoning ingredients in small bowl. Set aside.
  • Brown meat in large skillet. Add seasoning mixture and 2/3 cup water; mix thoroughly.
  • Bring to boil, then reduce to low heat. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Heat taco shells according to package instructions.
  • Spoon meat into warmed taco shells.
  • Top as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.6, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 68, Sodium 953, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 29.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right tortillas: Corn tortillas, flour tortillas, or whole wheat tortillas can all be used for turkey tacos. Corn tortillas are the most traditional, but flour tortillas are softer and more pliable. Whole wheat tortillas are a healthier option.
  • Cook the turkey thoroughly: Ground turkey should be cooked until it is no longer pink in the center and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Season the turkey well: Use a variety of spices and seasonings to flavor the turkey, such as chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt and pepper.
  • Make a flavorful tomato sauce: The tomato sauce is an important part of turkey tacos. Use a variety of tomatoes, such as Roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and canned tomatoes, and season the sauce with chili powder, cumin, garlic, onion, and salt and pepper.
  • Top the tacos with your favorite toppings: There are many different toppings that can be used for turkey tacos, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo, and lettuce. Be creative and choose the toppings that you like the best.

Conclusion:

Turkey tacos are a delicious and versatile meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to use up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving or Christmas, but they can also be made with fresh or frozen ground turkey. Turkey tacos are a healthy and affordable option for a quick and easy meal.

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