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While perusing some of my favorite blogs, I came across a post for a Lime, Cilantro, Yogurt Sauce at The Slow Roasted Italian. I was immediately on the path to fajita or taco heaven. Sometimes the best recipes start with what you have in the fridge. I had lime, cilantro, sugar and salt, and I always have plain Greek Yogurt so I went on the hunt to find a great turkey taco recipe. We’re still doing the gluten free thing for a few more months (the plan is a six month experiment) so I wanted something made from corn with some delicious crunch and that perfect salty fix. I picked up our favorite Food Should Taste Good Multigrain Chips and was on my way.
I mixed up the easy cilantro lime sauce and gave it a taste or two, just to make sure.
Yup it’s good stuff.
I made a half recipe since it’s just the two of us. It was gone by the next day. Next time I’ll make the whole thing!
For the turkey taco filling chop one jalapeno, cilantro, garlic and half a large red onion. Add chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper and saute the vegetables and spices together in vegetable oil on medium-low heat until tender. Add canned tomatoes and the stir in the ground turkey and chicken broth. I’ve always used those package spice mixes but I’m here to tell you this smells heavenly!
Gather up some toppings or scoopable vegetables and grate some cheese. Dinner’s done. Don’t forget the cilantro, lime yogurt sauce! Crazy yummy!
Turkey Taco Picadillo
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 2
Course: Main Course
A very flavorful, spicy, delicious taco recipe.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 medium red onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and stem removed, minced
- 1 ½ tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- ¾ cup chopped canned tomatoes with juice - about ½ 14.5 ounce can
- 1 pound ground turkey breast
- ½ tsp Better than Bouillon chicken flavor combined with ⅓ cup hot water
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Add the oil, garlic, onions, jalapeno, and spices to a medium skillet. Season with salt and cook over medium-low heat stirring occasionally until tender.
- Increase heat to medium-high, add the tomatoes and boil to thicken for a few minutes.
- Stir in the turkey and chicken bouillon. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook until thickened but not dry.
- Add the cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve on burrito or taco shells or with chips as nachos.
Recipe Notes
- Adapted from a recipe by Food Network
Nutrition
Calories: 505kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 353mg | Potassium: 1093mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2165IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 5mg
Mary
This whole meal sounds delicious. I know my family would love it. I have had a LOT of recent failures as well, Tricia! Maybe it's just in the air. Here's to a fresh new week of great food successes for both of us!
Words Of Deliciousness
This sounds delicious. I would love to have this for dinner.
Blond Duck
I'm using this for beef and turkey tacos. Once I saw what was in my taco seasoning I threw them all out!
The Slow Roasted Italian
This looks divine Tricia! I am so glad you loved the Cilantro Lime Yogurt Sauce. It really is fantastic. <br /><br />Oh my, Turkey Taco Picadillo. This is the answer to what am I going to do with this ground turkey that I thawed? It looks soooo good.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!
Em (Wine and Butter)
YUMMMMMY!! That sounds super good – Im obsessed with Mexican flavours at the moment. Who needs bread when you can have nachos right?!
Angie's Recipes
It looks fantastic! Even the serving plate…I just love it. <br />Tricia, about the gluten-free chocolate cookies, I would go for the buckwheat flour. Love its distinctive nutty flavour and fiber!
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow
This sounds absolutely delicious!! It is amazing the difference "fresh" makes… and then again the difference between "fresh" and "homegrown". 😉 I'll have to give this one a try for sure. blessings ~ Tanna