American Turkey Tacos Recipe
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American Turkey Tacos

By: Chefbound Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"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!!!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 tacos
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 sweet onion, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
  • 8 taco shells, warmed
  • 2 avocados, peeled and mashed
  • 3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • 1 cup shredded Colby cheese

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 738 | Total Fat: 48.2g | Cholesterol: 133mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Quick, easy, and delicious - perfect for a weeknight meal! I did use minced garlic vs. garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2010 by kuchen   view full review
We eat at least one version of this weekly. One of the few meals I don't get complaints from...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
Very simple but sometimes the most simple ingredients combined together turn out the best...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2010 by MissYankeeSaraMarie   view full review
This was great! I made a few adjustments though. I put the sour cream and avocado on the side....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2011 by AZ Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These were perfect for what I needed tonight. While I typically prefer a more seasoned and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2012 by Tonia   view full review
I basically used this receipt as a guide so my hubby could get the ingredients from the store....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2012 by Mindy   view full review
This is a great recipe! My husband came home to dinner almost done and he thought we were...

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