Get ready to elevate your taco night with our Turkey Tacos 3 Ways! This versatile and delicious recipe will take your taste buds on a flavorful journey. Whether you’re in the mood for classic, spicy, or sweet and tangy, we’ve got you covered. Perfect for busy moms who want to whip up a quick, healthy, and crowd-pleasing meal for the whole family. Watch The Cool Mom Co. Founder, Lizzy Mathis’ step-by-step guide to this delish dish!
Turkey Tacos 3 Ways
Servings 6 people
Equipment
- 1 Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 Hard taco shells
- 2 Soft taco shells
- 1 Head of Iceberg Lettuce
- ¼ Head of Red Cabbage
- 2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Lb. Ground Turkey
- 1 Tsp. Granulated Garlic
- 1 Tsp. Cumin
- 1 Tsp. Turmeric
- 1 Tsp. Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tsp. Chili Powder
- ¼ Tsp. Salt
- 1 Red Onion diced
- 2 Tomatoes diced
- 1 Head of Fresh Cilantro
- 1 Lime juice
- 1 Avocado
- ½ Cup Black Olives
- 1 Cup Green Onions
- 1 Jalapeño Pepper
- 1 Tsp. Coconut Oil
Instructions
- Coat a cast iron skillet with olive oil evenly
- Add ground turkey to cast iron skillet, cook until browned
- Add granulated garlic, cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt & combine
- Add water or bone broth to the skillet, check & stir the turkey meat frequently
- Slice red cabbage into fine strips, dice extra red cabbage for taco toppings, to taste
- Dice the red onion, tomatoes & cilantro to create pico de gallo
- Add the lime juice & salt to the pico de gallo mixture, combine
- In a separate bowl, add sliced avocado, lime juice, salt & extra virgin olive oil, mash to create guacamole for taco toppings
- Dice black olives, green onions, arugula & jalapeño pepper for taco toppings
- On high heat, coat the cast iron skillet with coconut oil & add soft taco shells
- Flip the soft taco shell when edges are browned, remove from heat when both sides are finished cooking & plate
- Heat hard shelled tacos for 2 minutes in the oven at 425 degrees & plate
- Cut the head of iceberg lettuce & peel two pieces off for the lettuce wraps
- Add all finished turkey meat & toppings to each taco type, to taste