SLOW-COOKER TURKEY TACOS

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Turkey is often overlooked, which is really too bad since it's flavorful, inexpensive and a great alternative when you're looking to avoid red meat. But no more, once you give this recipe a try you'll see just how versatile turkey can be. Cooked low and slow, the turkey thighs used in this recipe turn out juicy and tender and without a lot of effort from you. Dump the ingredients into your slow cooker and forget about them for the rest of the day, when dinner rolls around it's just a matter of shredding and setting out your favorite taco fixings.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (15 oz) spicy chili beans in sauce, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 1/2 lb turkey thighs, skin removed
1 package (1.25 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 package (4.6 oz) Old El Paso™ taco shells (12 shells)
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
1 cup shredded cheese

Steps:

  • In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix chili beans and onion. Top with turkey. Sprinkle taco seasoning over turkey; spoon salsa over top.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours.
  • Place turkey on cutting board. Remove meat from bones; discard bones. Using 2 forks, pull turkey into shreds. Stir turkey into bean mixture in cooker.
  • Heat taco shells as directed on package. Spoon turkey mixture into taco shells. Top with lettuce, tomato and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Taco, Sodium 740 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

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