Hey there, fellow food lovers! Now, I’ve gotta tell you, one of the all-time crown jewels of my quick-and-easy recipe box has got to be my tantalizing Turkey Tacos. Oh boy, they’re a riot of flavors that can put to bed any hunger pangs faster than you can say “guacamole”. Yes, siree, these babies are such a hit, I often find myself tossing them together for both planned gatherings and last-minute shindigs.
Here’s the sweet part – the prep and cook time combined is just a wink over 30 minutes. First, you want to cook up the turkey mince. Once you’ve browned that beauty, get crazy with the spices. A dash of this, a pinch of that, and presto! Your meat is oh-so-mouthwateringly seasoned, it practically waltzes off the pan!
While the turkey’s taking its spicy siesta, you can whip up a simple salsa. With just ripe tomatoes, chopped onion, cilantro, and lime juice, every bite becomes a fiesta in your mouth. And if you’re feeling frisky, throw in some avocados for a creamy, dreamy bonus. Cue in the happy dance!
The best part is the assembly. Get the gang in, and let them fill their tortillas to their heart’s content. It’s a recipe that brings out the chef in everyone. The final sprinkle of shredded cheese is like the cherry on top – irresistible!
These Turkey Tacos are the perfect midweek pick-me-up, the kind of throw together comfort food that feels like a warm hug. Whip these up, and you’ll have your loved ones hankering for more. So, what are you waiting for? It’s Taco time, folks!
Let’s Make It!
- Start by gathering all the necessary ingredients: For the turkey filling:
- 500g lean turkey mince
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste For the salsa:
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- Bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste For serving:
- 8 small tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Sour cream
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add in the onion and garlic; sauté until soft.
- Ratchet up the heat to high and throw in the turkey mince. Cook until the turkey is browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.
- Stir in the ground spices. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
- While the turkey reposes, make the salsa. Combine tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice and salt in a bowl.
- Warm up the tortillas in a dry pan over medium heat or directly over the flame if you have a gas stove.
- Put it all together: lay a tortilla flat, spoon over some turkey filling, add a generous spoonful of salsa, sprinkle over some cheese, dollop on some sour cream if desired, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Repeat for the remaining tortillas. There you go – your scrumptious and speedy Turkey Tacos, ready to be devoured!
That Was Quick!
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