Description
Discover the ultimate Healthy Ground Turkey Tacos recipe — lean, flavorful, and easy to make. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, these tacos are packed with lean protein, fresh veggies, and a zesty taco seasoning that brings bold Mexican flair to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup finely diced red onion (about ¼ large red onion)
- 16 oz. ground turkey (93/7)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (more to taste)
- ⅓ cup water (more if needed)
- Tortillas
- Shredded cheese
- Lettuce, shredded
- Tomatoes, diced
- Salsa
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced red onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 6‑8 minutes.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer for 2 minutes, adding more water if needed.
- Warm tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
- Assemble tacos by placing turkey mixture on each tortilla and topping with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Tip: Add a squeeze of lime juice before serving for extra brightness. Substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean beef for variety. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop. Freeze cooked turkey mixture for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: tacos, ground turkey, healthy, quick dinner, weeknight