Crispy Spicy Turkey Tacos (One of My Favorites!!) Recipe Video
Ingredients
| Extra virgin olive oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Onion | 1⁄2 Medium, dice | |
| Garlic | 2 Clove (10 gm), mince | |
| Lean ground turkey | 1 Pound, thawed | |
| Kosher salt | To Taste | |
| All purpose seasoning | To Taste (grand diamond) | |
| Mexican oregano | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Cumin | 1⁄2 Tablespoon | |
| Red pepper flakes | 1⁄2 Tablespoon | |
| Tomato sauce can | 7 Ounce (Mexican Style Spicy) | |
| Corn tortillas | 12 Large | |
| Vegetable oil | 3 Cup (48 tbs) (For deep frying) | |
| For the taco topping | ||
| Lettuce | 4 Cup (64 tbs) | |
| Cilantro | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), finely chopped | |
| Sharp cheddar cheese | 1 Cup (16 tbs), shredded | |
| Pepper jack cheese | 1 Cup (16 tbs), shredded | |
| Tomatoes | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs), dice | |
| Scallions ( green and white) | 1 Cup (16 tbs), dice | |
| Sour cream | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 2120 Calories from Fat 1629
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 185 g284.7%
Saturated Fat 47.4 g237.2%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 207.9 mg69.3%
Sodium 1082 mg45.1%
Total Carbohydrates 72 g23.9%
Dietary Fiber 7.4 g29.8%
Sugars 10.6 g
Protein 48 g96.2%
Vitamin A 141.9% Vitamin C 58.8%
Calcium 80.8% Iron 39%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. Clean and dice the onion, tomatoes and the scallions, keep it aside in separate bowl.
2. Finely chop the cilantro and mince the garlic.
3. Shred both the cheese, keep it separate.
MAKING
4. In a medium saucepan sauté the onion with the olive oil for 3-5 minutes.
5. Add the garlic and sauté, add the turkey meat and using a large spoon break up the meat into small pieces, cook for 8 minutes to 10 minutes stirring it occasionally.
6. Add salt when the meat is almost brown followed by Grand Diamond Seasoning, oregano, cumin, red pepper and spicy tomato sauce.
7. Turn the heat down to medium low and simmer for 15 minutes.
8. In the meantime make the taco shells, in a separate deep pan heat the vegetable oil on high.
9. Place the tortilla in the oil and fry the first side of the tortilla for about 1 to 2 minutes.
10. Using a spatula, carefully turn the tortilla over and fold it in half. While the first half is frying in the hot oil, hold the opposite side open allowing the tortilla to fry until the first side is golden and crisp.
11. Turn the tortilla over to the second half and fry until it’s golden and crisp.
12. Remove and drain the oil on a paper towel.
13. Once the meat is done remove from heat and allow it to cool.
SERVING
14. Serve the spicy turkey taco along with the assorted topping according to each individual’s taste
Editors Review
For all those turkey lovers out there, hear is a must try turkey recipe for you. If you want to indulge in spicy and crispy bites of turkey, watch this video here…Chef
