TURKEY TACOS

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Make and share this Turkey Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Poultry

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 super-size taco shells (Old El Paso or Ortega brands)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/3 lbs ground turkey
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup golden raisin, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 cup beer or 1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup tomato sauce
2 cups shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
1 romaine lettuce hearts, shredded
2 firm plum tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup green pimento stuffed olive, chopped
1 cup salsa verde (or your choice of salsa)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°; place 8 large taco shells on a rimmed baking sheet and bake 6-7 minutes or until crisp but not brown; remove from oven.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
  • Add in the olive oil; then add in the turkey and break up with a wooden spoon.
  • Season the meat with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning.
  • Add in the garlic, onions, and raisins; then season with the chili powder and cumin.
  • Cook 5 minutes, then stir in the beer and deglaze the pan.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Fill the shells with a couple spoonfuls each of meat sauce; top with the cheese and return to the oven to melt, 3 minutes.
  • Top with the lettuce, tomatoes, olives, and salsa verde; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 760.2, Fat 44.2, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 169.8, Sodium 1265.6, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 13.5, Protein 47.5

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