Description
These Irresistible Ground Turkey Tacos with Corn Tortillas offer a quick, flavorful, and healthy meal option. Lean ground turkey is seasoned with a blend of cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder, then cooked to perfection and combined with tangy tomatillo salsa. The tacos are topped with fresh corn, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice for brightness, served on warm, charred corn tortillas, and complemented by guacamole, tomato salsa, and hot sauce for customizable heat and creaminess.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey (preferably Butterball for a lean, clean taste)
- 3/4 tsp cumin
- 3/4 tsp chili powder
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup tomatillo salsa (Herdez recommended for authentic roasted flavor)
Toppings
- 1.5 cups corn (fresh or thawed if frozen)
- 1/4 red onion (finely diced into 1/4-inch pieces)
- 1.5 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp sugar
For Serving
- 8 corn tortillas (heated on a griddle until charred and pliable)
- Guacamole (to taste)
- Tomato salsa (to taste)
- Hot sauce (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat the Olive Oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil until shimmering.
- Cook the Ground Turkey: Add 1 pound of ground turkey to the skillet. Break it up with a spatula and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes.
- Season the Meat: Sprinkle in 3/4 teaspoon cumin, 3/4 teaspoon chili powder, 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir well to evenly coat the turkey with spices.
- Add Tomatillo Salsa: Pour in 1/2 cup tomatillo salsa. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 1 minute to meld the flavors. Remove from heat.
- Prepare Toppings: In a bowl, combine 1.5 cups corn, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1.5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1/3 cup chopped cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon sugar. Toss gently and set aside.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat 8 corn tortillas on a hot griddle or skillet until they are warm, pliable, and slightly charred on both sides, about 30 seconds per side.
- Assemble Tacos: Divide the cooked turkey mixture evenly among the warmed tortillas. Top with the prepared corn and onion mixture.
- Add Extras: Serve with guacamole, tomato salsa, and hot sauce on the side for customizing your tacos to your taste.
Notes
- For a spicier taco, add chopped jalapeños or increase chili powder.
- Use fresh corn for best texture, but frozen thawed corn works well too.
- Butterball ground turkey is recommended for leanness and clean flavor, but any lean turkey can be used.
- Heating tortillas on a griddle until charred adds authentic flavor and pliability.
- Leftover tacos can be refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat meat mixture before assembling.
