Ground Turkey Tacos with Lettuce or Tortillas

These ground turkey tacos simmer a cumin, paprika, oregano, onion, bell pepper, and tomato filling for lettuce leaves or tortillas.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican-inspired

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 187

Equipment

1 Kitchen Scale for weighing the ground turkey
1 set Measuring Cups and Spoons for measuring the seasonings, vegetables, and water
1 Cutting Board for mincing the onion and bell pepper
1 Chef's Knife for mincing the vegetables
1 Can Opener for opening the tomato sauce
1 Paper Towels for drying the lettuce leaves
1 Large Sauté Pan for browning and simmering the filling
1 Pot Lid for the covered low simmer
1 Wooden Spoon for breaking up the turkey and stirring the filling
1 Stovetop for browning and simmering
1 Instant-Read Thermometer for checking that the ground turkey reaches 165°F

Mince the onion and bell pepper. If using iceberg lettuce leaves, dry them well. Set out tortillas if using them instead.
1/2 small onion, 2 tablespoons bell pepper, 8 large leaves iceberg lettuce, tortillas

Brown the ground turkey in a large skillet. When no pink remains, add the garlic powder, cumin, salt, chili powder, paprika, and oregano. Mix well, then confirm the turkey reaches 165°F.
590 grams ground turkey, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Add the onion, bell pepper, water, and tomato sauce. Cover and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes.
3/4 cup water, 1/2 8-ounce can tomato sauce

Spoon the warm filling into thoroughly dried lettuce leaves or tortillas and serve promptly.

Dry lettuce leaves thoroughly before filling them. They can be less tidy to hold, while tortillas provide a sturdier alternative.