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Quick ground turkey tacos garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges

Quick Ground Turkey Tacos

These quick ground turkey tacos are perfect for a fast and flavorful weeknight meal. Lean ground turkey is seasoned and simmered, then served in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean or leaner works best
  • 1 taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 12 flour or corn tortillas small
  • toppings e.g., Pico de Gallo, Avocado Crema, Quick Pickled Red Onions

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spoon

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add ground turkey and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes; drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in taco seasoning and water, simmer for 5-7 minutes until liquid evaporates and turkey is well-seasoned.
  3. Warm tortillas while the turkey simmers by heating them in a dry skillet or microwaving them in a damp paper towel.
Serving
  1. Set out the warm tortillas, seasoned ground turkey, and all your desired toppings for everyone to assemble their own tacos.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding a squeeze of lime juice to the cooked turkey. You can also customize your tacos with different cheeses, salsas, or hot sauces.