READY IN 25 mins

American Turkey Tacos

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"These tacos taste nothing like the Mexican-style tacos but they are, by far, mine and my husband's favorite. Out of everything I make for him, this is his number one!!!" — Chefbound

Directions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the ground turkey and onion in the hot skillet until the turkey is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Drain and discard any excess grease.
Spread one side of the taco shell with avocado and the other side with sour cream. Fill each taco shell with ground turkey and top with Colby cheese and pico de gallo.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 15, 2011

Quick, easy, and delicious - perfect for a weeknight meal! I did use minced garlic vs. garlic powder and decided to make homemade guacamole vs. just mashing the avocados. I used "Pico de Gallo" by Rachel Love from this site and reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese. Great recipe and while I'm used to "Mexican-style" tacos, these were a really nice change. Thanks for a great recipe Chefbound!

—Jillian

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 07, 2012

Was ok. Not a ton of flavor

—Skohler

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13 Ratings

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Mar 01, 2010

We eat at least one version of this weekly. One of the few meals I don't get complaints from the kids. Instead shouts of "Yea! taco night."

—kuchen

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Jun 23, 2011

Very simple but sometimes the most simple ingredients combined together turn out the best foods. I made my own pico de gallo. I ate my dinner early because I had to work and I really enjoyed it. The only change I made was used fresh minced garlic instead of garlic powder. I think me making homemade pico de gallo was what made it so good. Simple and delicious!

—Sarah Jo

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Jun 04, 2010

This was great! I made a few adjustments though. I put the sour cream and avocado on the side. I stirred in some fat-free vegetarian re fried beans to the turkey for extra flavor. Also added black olives as an optional side. Hubby loved it and had 4 huge tacos full!

—MissYankeeSaraMarie

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Jun 22, 2011

These were perfect for what I needed tonight. While I typically prefer a more seasoned and spicy taco, my surprise guests like it way more mild. I was already planning on turkey tacos, "my way", but had to change my plans quickly. So, I put away the hot peppers, and tried this recipe. I tried one to make sure I thought everyone would be happy. In the end those of us who like spicy will be able to add hot sauce, and everyone at the table is happy!

—AZ

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Mar 13, 2012

This is a great recipe! My husband came home to dinner almost done and he thought we were having just bland turkey tacos, He was quite surprised by the flavor! We all were. Definitely a keeper

—Mindy

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Mar 16, 2012

I basically used this receipt as a guide so my hubby could get the ingredients from the store. I added tons of cumin. After the meat browned, I added fresh lemon juice and fresh cilantro chopped.

—Tonia

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Nutrition

Calories
738 kcal
37%

Carbohydrates
43.2 g
14%

Cholesterol
133 mg
44%

Fat
48.2 g
74%

Fiber
10 g
40%

Protein
37.8 g
76%

Sodium
938 mg
38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

American Turkey Tacos

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 738
Calories from Fat: 434

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48.2g 74 %
Saturated Fat 16.2g 81 %
Cholesterol 133mg 44 %
Sodium 938mg 38 %
Potassium 1118mg 31 %
Total Carbohydrates 43.2g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 10g 40 %
Protein 37.8g 76 %
Sugars 4g
Vitamin A 17 %
Vitamin C 21 %
Calcium 46 %
Iron 35 %
Thiamin 30 %
Niacin 104 %
Vitamin B6 52 %
Magnesium 39 %
Folate 73 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.