Can I use ground chicken instead of turkey?

Yes, ground chicken works great in this recipe. Just be sure to cook it thoroughly and season it well. The texture is similar, and the taco seasoning complements both meats perfectly.

How do I make these tacos gluten-free?

Swap the flour tortillas for gluten-free corn tortillas. To help prevent them from cracking, warm the tortillas first in a pan or microwave before folding and baking.

Is this recipe freezer-friendly?

The turkey filling freezes very well. Let it cool completely, then freeze in an airtight container for up to two months. For best texture, assemble and bake the tacos fresh when you're ready to serve.

My tacos came out soggy. What happened?

A few things can cause soggy tacos: too much filling, excess moisture in the meat mixture, or not preheating the oven. Make sure to simmer the filling until most of the liquid evaporates and bake the tacos long enough to crisp up.

Crispy Baked Ground Turkey Tacos 5-Star Easy Dinner

Name: Crispy Baked Ground Turkey Tacos with Avocado Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients: – 1/2 avocado; – 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt; – 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice; – 1/4 cup cilantro; – 1/2 tsp kosher salt; – 2 tbsp water (adjust as needed); – 2 tsp avocado oil or olive oil; – 8 oz lean ground turkey; – 2 1/2 tsp taco seasoning (see below or store-bought); – 1/3 cup chopped onion; – 3/4 cup canned black beans (drained); – 4 oz green chiles; – 2 tbsp chopped cilantro; – 1/2 tsp cumin; – 1/2 tsp oregano; – 1/2 tsp garlic powder; – 1/2 tsp kosher salt; – 1/4 tsp smoked paprika; – 1/4 tsp chili powder; – 1/8 tsp cayenne (optional); – 6 fajita-sized flour tortillas; – 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; – Cooking spray or avocado oil for brushing

Description

These crispy baked ground turkey tacos are stuffed with a flavorful turkey and black bean mix and served with a creamy avocado sauce for dipping or drizzling.

Ingredients

FOR THE SAUCE:

– 1/2 avocado

– 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

– 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice

– 1/4 cup cilantro

– 1/2 tsp kosher salt

– 2 tbsp water (adjust as needed)

FOR THE FILLING:

– 2 tsp avocado oil or olive oil

– 8 oz lean ground turkey

– 2 1/2 tsp taco seasoning (see below or store-bought)

– 1/3 cup chopped onion

– 3/4 cup canned black beans (drained)

– 4 oz green chiles

– 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

FOR THE TACO SEASONING:

– 1/2 tsp cumin

– 1/2 tsp oregano

– 1/2 tsp garlic powder

– 1/2 tsp kosher salt

– 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

– 1/4 tsp chili powder

– 1/8 tsp cayenne (optional)

FOR THE TACOS:

– 6 fajita-sized flour tortillas

– 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

– Cooking spray or avocado oil for brushing

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Instructions

1. Make the avocado sauce: blend all sauce ingredients until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.

2. Heat oil in skillet. Add turkey, taco seasoning, and onions. Cook 4-5 minutes until browned.

3. Stir in black beans, green chiles, remaining seasoning, water, and cilantro. Simmer 15 minutes uncovered.

4. Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange tortillas on greased baking sheet. Add cheese and filling to half of each.

5. Bake 1-2 minutes to melt cheese. Fold in half, brush tops with oil, and bake 10-12 minutes until crispy.

6. Serve hot with avocado sauce for dipping or drizzling.

Notes

For extra crispy tacos, flip halfway through baking.

Use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream for a lighter sauce.

Filling can be made ahead and stored up to 3 days in the fridge.

Turkey filling freezes well. Assemble tacos fresh when ready.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 taco
Calories: 337
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 996mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 19g
Cholesterol: 59mg