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Turkey Tacos Recipe

by Jennifer Debth April 23, 2020
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4.95 from 17 votes
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At fewer than 200 calories per serving, these Turkey Tacos are easy, healthy, delicious, and perfect for meal prep! They are loaded with extra lean ground turkey, onion, bell peppers, and spices: chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper! 

Three lettuce wrap turkey tacos on a plate from above

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  • How to season turkey
  • Ingredients
  • How to make
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  • Step-by-step video
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Turkey taco toppings
  • How to store
  • Nutrition information

You need these ground turkey tacos in your life if you like…

  1. tacos (duh!)
  2. easy, meal prep recipes
  3. healthy and delicious dinners

I may be wrong, but I’m guessing you fit into at LEAST one of those categories… but let’s be honest, probably all three. 😉 I know I do because I’m obsessed with tacos and I LOVE easy, healthy meal prep dinners!

How to season ground turkey for tacos

To give these tacos that typical “taco” flavor, I used my favorite blend of chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. It’s not much but together these spices add a HUGE flavor punch.

Need a shortcut? Use store-bought taco seasoning or even my homemade taco seasoning. I always have both on hand!

Ingredients

To keep these tacos healthy, we’re swapping the classic ground beef for lean ground turkey and loading up on good for you vegetables! To keep things flavorful, we’re loading up on dried spices!

  • Ground Turkey – I use extra lean ground turkey to keep these tacos lower in fat and calories, but for more flavor and moisture, feel free to use ground turkey with a higher fat content.
  • Yellow Onion, Green Bell Pepper, and Red Bell Pepper – the classic veggie combination in all my Mexican-inspired dishes.
  • Chili Powder – gives the tacos some spice. Increase the amount if you like more spice!
  • Smoked Paprika – adds a nice smoky flavor. Use regular paprika if you don’t have smoked paprika on hand.
  • Cumin and Garlic Powder – provides the tacos with that earthy, nutty taste.
  • Salt and Pepper – brings out the flavors of the other ingredients and adds a little extra heat.
  • Water – adds moisture to the otherwise super lean turkey.

Ground beef, chicken, or even pork will work if you don’t have ground turkey on hand. Those all have a higher fat content, so you may need to drain the meat after it’s cooked.

Again, if you’re looking for a shortcut, feel free to use store-bought or homemade taco seasoning instead of the spices listed above.

Lettuce wrap turkey taco being held

How to make turkey tacos

Extra lean ground turkey can be a little dry, so feel free to add a little oil to your pan before cooking, if desired.

  1. Cook turkey, veggies, and spices in a large non-stick skillet.Turkey taco ingredients in a skillet
  2. Stir in water, taste and re-season if necessary, then serve and enjoy!Water being poured into skillet of turkey taco ingredients

These ground turkey tacos literally take minutes to come together, can be used SO many different ways (think tacos, burrito bowls, salads, etc), and are full of nutritious ingredients!

The perfect weeknight meal that’s sure to be a family favorite.

Three turkey tacos on a plate held

Turkey taco toppings

To garnish these turkey tacos, just pick your favorite taco toppings! I love to serve mine in hard or soft taco shells or, for a lower carb version, in living lettuce for lettuce wraps! Then top with any or all of the following:

  • shredded lettuce
  • shredded cheese
  • crumbled feta or cotija
  • pico de gallo
  • guacamole
  • greek yogurt
  • salsa
  • beans
  • corn
  • cilantro

What would YOU serve your turkey tacos with?

How to store

The fully cooked and cooled turkey taco meat can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months!

To reheat, simply pop in the microwave until warmed through.

Closeup of turkey taco on plate

Add these turkey tacos to your weekly rotation . . . you won’t be disappointed!

– Jennifer

Three turkey tacos on a plate above

Turkey Tacos

4.95 from 17 votes
At fewer than 200 calories per serving, these Turkey Tacos are easy, healthy, delicious, and perfect for meal prep! They are loaded with extra lean ground turkey, onion, bell peppers, and spices: chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper! 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 people
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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound extra lean ground turkey can use higher fat for more flavor/moisture
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 large green bell pepper diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt more to less to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup water *

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Instructions

  • Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium/medium-high heat.
  • Once hot, add in turkey, onion, bell peppers, and spices.
  • Cook, breaking up meat as you go along, until meat is no longer pink and the veggies are tender.
  • Once the meat is almost fully cooked, stir in 1/4 cup water, and simmer until thickened.
  • Taste and re-season, if necessary, and serve!
  • Serving ideas: hard/soft taco shell, living lettuce for lettuce cups, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, greek yogurt, salsa, beans, corn, cilantro, etc!
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STORING
Room Temp:N/A
Refrigerator:3-4 Days
Freezer:2-3 Months
Reheat:In microwave until warm.
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions

Notes

*Because these are so low in fat, these aren't going to be as tender as beef tacos, but the water helps keep these moist. 
**These can easily be doubled, etc!

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Turkey Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Sodium 793mg34%
Potassium 407mg12%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 3865IU77%
Vitamin C 86.6mg105%
Calcium 58mg6%
Iron 3.4mg19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

Keywords: healthy, meal prep, turkey
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican

This post was originally published April 2, 2018 and has been updated to provide more detailed content. 

Filed Under: Gluten Free, Healthy, Lunch, Main Dishes, Recipes, Turkey

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  1. Eric

    United States

    January 18, 2023 at 12:01 pm

    5 stars
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  2. Tracey

    Ft. Washington, Maryland

    September 29, 2022 at 2:40 pm

    5 stars So for this particular recipe the serving size for the taco meat is 1/4 cup? Thanks!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 30, 2022 at 11:44 am

      Nope! 1/4th of the entire recipe.
  3. Marianne

    United States

    May 3, 2022 at 7:08 pm

    5 stars Tried the make ahead taco seasoning but prefer the seasoning in the recipe much better!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      May 4, 2022 at 12:14 pm

      Glad you liked it!
  4. Kristen

    San Diego, California

    January 27, 2022 at 1:16 pm

    5 stars This is one of my favorite meals for the weak. I feel full and healthy after every meal and it tastes amazing. I highly recommend this meal and it easy and quick to make!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      January 28, 2022 at 11:32 am

      Aw thanks so much Kristen!
  5. Kim

    Collierville, Tennessee

    August 9, 2021 at 7:00 pm

    5 stars Very good, one of my “go to” healthy meals!!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      September 7, 2021 at 2:52 pm

      Thanks Kim!
  6. Kathy

    Canton, Michigan

    July 9, 2021 at 6:29 pm

    5 stars Delicious!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      July 12, 2021 at 8:14 am

      Thanks, Kathy! 🙂
  7. Anonymous

    Hamilton, Ontario

    April 19, 2021 at 4:02 pm

    5 stars
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  8. Takia

    Providence, Rhode Island

    April 13, 2021 at 4:34 pm

    How many tacos can i have?
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      April 14, 2021 at 9:14 am

      Hi, Takia! The nutritional information in the recipe card is for 1/4 of the recipe. You can portion that out to make as many tacos as you want! Hope that helps 🙂
  9. Cassandra

    Fort Worth, Texas

    February 8, 2021 at 5:43 pm

    5 stars
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  10. Cassandra

    Fort Worth, Texas

    February 8, 2021 at 5:43 pm

    5 stars I love this recipe! Just reading it I know whoever wrote this amazing and healthy friendly. I have been searching for a recipe that’s easy and well explained. Thank you so so much!
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      February 9, 2021 at 8:01 am

      So glad you love it, Cassandra! Thank you!!
  11. Anonymous

    Valencia, California

    January 22, 2021 at 12:44 pm

    5 stars
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  12. Anonymous

    Dublin, Leinster

    January 17, 2021 at 1:05 pm

    5 stars
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  13. Darcy

    Kernville, California

    October 29, 2020 at 7:10 pm

    5 stars Awesome! My family loves it! Thanks for posting!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 30, 2020 at 1:40 pm

      Great! Thanks so much, Darcy! 🙂
  14. Anonymous

    Rapid City, South Dakota

    June 20, 2020 at 8:34 am

    5 stars
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  15. Naomi

    Ladera Ranch, California

    June 15, 2020 at 1:46 am

    5 stars Adding these to our taco Tuesday wish list!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      June 15, 2020 at 7:32 am

      Aw yay! Thanks!
  16. Anonymous

    Marayong, New South Wales

    May 12, 2020 at 4:50 am

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