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close up of Easy turkey Tacos assembled with seasoned ground turkey, fresh veggies, dairy-free sour cream, hot sauce, and crunchy shells
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Easy Turkey Tacos

Tacos are basically a food group at our house, and these easy turkey tacos are 10/10 every time! Juicy, high-protein, and ready in 25 minutes — perfect for weeknight dinners that actually taste amazing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 (approximately)
Author Rachael DeVaux

Ingredients

For the turkey:

  • 1 pound organic ground turkey
  • ½ packet taco seasoning (I love Siete Foods)
  • 1/3 cup water or bone broth (I like Kettle & Fire)
  • 1 can mild green chiles

For the tacos:

  • Crunchy or soft tortillas (I like Siete Foods)
  • Chopped romaine
  • Chopped red bell pepper
  • Diced avocado
  • Sour cream (I like Kite Hill dairy-free)
  • Hot sauce (I used Cholula)

Instructions

  • Brown the turkey in a pan with a little olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add taco seasoning, water (or bone broth, if using), and the green chiles. Stir, cover, and let it simmer on low for about 10 minutes.
  • While the taco meat cooks, chop all your veggies (romaine, bell pepper, and avocado).
  • Warm your tortillas and build your tacos once the ground turkey is done. Feel free to swap or add in any other taco toppings you prefer. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Swaps & Substitutions:
  • Ground turkey: You can swap ground turkey for ground chicken or lean ground beef if that’s what you have on hand — just note that beef will be a bit richer and higher in fat.
  • Liquid: Water and bone broth both work well here; bone broth adds a little extra flavor and protein, but water keeps things simple and still delicious.
  • Tortillas: Use crunchy or soft tortillas depending on preference. Grain-free, gluten-free, or traditional flour or corn tortillas all work great in this recipe.
  • Taco seasoning: Any taco seasoning works, but if you’re keeping this recipe no added sugar, look for a seasoning without added sugar or make your own at home.
  • Green chiles: If you don’t have canned green chiles, you can substitute finely diced poblano or Anaheim pepper for a similar mild heat, or use a pinch of crushed red pepper for a little kick.
  • Toppings: Romaine, bell pepper, and avocado are a great base, but feel free to swap in shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, pickled red onions, or jalapeños based on what you have.
  • Sour cream: Dairy-free sour cream works just as well as regular sour cream, or you can use plain Greek yogurt for a higher-protein option.