Mexican Style Ground Turkey

Serving Size: 10

Use this spicy ground turkey filling in lettuce wraps, omelets, tacos, taco salads, burritos, enchiladas, or stuffing vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.

Recipe by: Mayumi Tavalero

Cook Times

Active Prep10

Hands-On Cook20

Hands-Off Cook0

Passive0

Total Time30

Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

Cutting board, Kitchen towels, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Mixing spoon, Sharp Knives, Skillet, Top Stove

Ingredients

1 tablespoon avocado oil optional
3 pound 99% lean ground turkey
1 yellow onion finely diced
3 teaspoon Kosher salt more or less to taste
3 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper more or less to taste

Instructions

Mix together all the ingredients. Place a non-stick pan over medium heat and add the turkey mixture. Cook slowly so the turkey releases it’s juices and no longer sticks to the pan, about 15 minutes. Mix frequently, breaking up the turkey into small pieces.

Reheating Instructions

Heat in a sauté pan over medium heat or in the microwave until heated through.

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