Best Turkey Taco Filling Recipes

Harvest Garden Turkey Taco Filling image

Provided by yogiclarebear

Categories Poultry

Time 35m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 lbs lean ground turkey
2 medium zucchini, diced (2 cups)
1 large bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 cup chopped tomato
3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
3 -4 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/3 cup water
4 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper

Steps:

In a large non-stick skillet heat 1/2 tsp of oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey, salt and pepper to taste, and cook through until no longer pink. Remove to a bowl.
Heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onions, peppers, and zucchini. Cook until vegetables begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
Mix in corn and cook another 5 minutes.
Add 2 tablespoons of seasoning and mix. Add ground turkey, water, and remaining seasoning. Mix well.
Add tomatoes, mix well, and cook until heated through.

Turkey Taco Filling image

Provided by Barenakedchef

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 ounces uncooked ground turkey breast, skinless
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Steps:

1.
In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and cayenne; set aside.
2.
Place turkey in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook, breaking apart meat with back of spoon, until no longer pink, about 4 to 5 minutes.
3.
Sprinkle turkey with reserved seasoning mix and add water; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in sugar and vinegar; simmer another 2 to 3 minutes. Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.8, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 52.7, Sodium 676.5, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2, Protein 21.7

Ground Turkey and Chipotle Taco Filling image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Poultry

Time 36m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 onions, minced
1/4 cup chili powder
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano (or 1 t. dried)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
2 slices white bread, torn into 4 quarters
1/4 cup whole milk
2 lbs ground turkey
salt
pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 scallions, sliced thin
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Steps:

Microwave onions, chili powder, oil, garlic, chipotles, and oregano in bowl, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker.
Stir tomato sauce and sugar into slow cooker.
Mash bread and milk into paste in large bowl using fork.
Mix in ground turkey, ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper using hands.
Stir turkey mixture into slow cooker, breaking up any large pieces (do not overmix).
Cover and cook until turkey is tender, 4-6 hours on LOW.
Let turkey filling settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using large spoon.
Break up any remaining large pieces of turkey with spoon.
Stir in cilantro, scallions, and lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Use as filling for tacos, burritos, etc.