Turkey Tacos with Black Beans

Name: Turkey Tacos with Black Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.25 pound ground turkey; 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped); 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 0.5 cup water; 10 flour tortillas (6-inch); 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded); 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained); 1 cup salsa (store-bought, smooth or finely diced); 1.5 cup shredded lettuce (pre-shredded)

Seasoned ground turkey served in soft tortillas with fresh toppings and a side of quick black beans for a vibrant and speedy Mexican-inspired meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.42/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1.25 pound ground turkey
1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 cup water
10 flour tortillas (6-inch)
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 cup salsa (store-bought, smooth or finely diced)
1.5 cup shredded lettuce (pre-shredded)

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and chopped yellow onion. Cook, breaking up the turkey, until browned and onion is softened, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and flavors to combine.
While the turkey cooks, warm flour tortillas according to package directions.
In a small saucepan, gently warm the rinsed and drained black beans over low heat, or microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Set out the warm tortillas, seasoned turkey, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, and pre-shredded lettuce for assembly.
Allow everyone to build their own turkey tacos.

Notes

Ensure your salsa is finely diced or smooth to avoid large tomato chunks, matching your family's preferences. For extra convenience, pre-minced garlic can be used instead of garlic powder.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 485
Protein: 37.8 g
Carbohydrates: 44.5 g
Fat: 19.3 g
Fiber: 8.1 g
Sodium: 950 mg
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Sugar: 4.5 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg