Favorite Ground Turkey Tacos

Turkey sweet potato tacos on plate with sauces on side

Cook up this easy skillet dinner of ground Turkey Tacos for a satisfying (and affordable) dinner that's easy enough to pull off on a busy weeknight. Serve components deconstructed for younger eaters as needed or preferred.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 16

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 354kcal

Author Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion (minced)
1 pound ground turkey
1 medium sweet potato (peeled and diced finely)
8 ounce can tomato sauce (crushed tomatoes)
1 teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon oregano
8-10 taco-size tortillas (corn or flour)
Sour cream, salsa, shredded lettuce, tomato, and/or guacamole (optional)

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Instructions

Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, turkey, and sweet potato and stir to coat, cooking for 4 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat.
Stir in the tomato sauce, ¼ cup water, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and salt. Cover, turn the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 12-16 minutes, or until the turkey is cooked through and the sweet potato is very soft when poked with a fork.
Serve with tortillas and desired taco toppings.

Notes

To warm tortillas, place the stack on top of a damp paper towel. Wrap paper towel around the tortillas. Microwave for 1 minute, flipping the stack over halfway through. Wrap in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.
Dice the sweet potato finely to ensure that it cooks through.
Use corn or flour tortillas, as you like. Warm them slightly before serving.
Try the taco meat with rice as burrito bowls.
Serve them deconstructed for younger kids for easy eating.
Swap in ground chicken or beef if you prefer.
Add 1-2 cups pinto beans, if desired.

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