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November 9, 2017

Baked Turkey Tacos

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A perfect meal for a busy weeknight, these Baked Turkey Tacos are family-friendly and nutritious and can easily be made ahead.
Baked Turkey Tacos

Thank you to the National Turkey Federation for sponsoring this post!

You know those meals that everyone around your table is happy about? Those are very special meals. And when they happen to be meals that are easy and quick to pull together, that’s icing on the cake. Or cheese on the taco.

Baked Turkey Tacos

These Baked Turkey Tacos were something I discovered through my freezer meal co-op  more than a year ago, and I’m pretty sure I’ve served them at least once a month ever since. Because there’s no reason to only eat turkey at Thanksgiving and on deli sandwiches.

Baked Turkey Tacos

Ground turkey is an inexpensive source of protein, with nutrients like iron and zinc that kids need as they’re growing. I keep ground turkey on hand for meatballs and meatloaf and other easy meals my family likes. Using beans in this recipe makes the turkey stretch further and adds even more protein. Each two-taco serving has a whopping 23 grams of protein.

These tacos are easy for even little kids to eat because the filling stays put in the shells, which bake up both crunchy and slightly soft. My husband and teenager both eat 3-4 of these while my younger son and I each eat about two. Sometimes we have one or two left over for the next day–they make a yummy reheated lunch or after-school snack.

Baked Turkey Tacos

How to make it a freezer meal: Cook the filling mixture (through step #6), cool slightly, then pack into a gallon-size freezer bag. Press the bag flat, seal, then lay flat in the freezer. When ready to cook, remove the bag and defrost in the refrigerator (if I’ve forgotten to defrost it overnight, I run the bag under running water until the mixture can break up enough to remove from the bag). Spray a skillet with cooking spray then reheat the filling mixture, spoon into taco shells, top with cheese, and bake.

Get more turkey recipes, like Thai Turkey Burgers and Sriracha Lime Slow Cooker Turkey Tenderloin, by visiting ServeTurkey here.

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Baked Turkey Tacos

Baked Turkey Tacos

Yield: 12 tacos
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

A perfect meal for a busy weeknight, these Baked Turkey Tacos are family-friendly and nutritious and can easily be made ahead.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 small onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 pound ground turkey, I use 85% lean
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup refried beans, if using canned, that's about a half-can
  • 1/3 cup enchilada sauce, homemade or store-bought
  • 12 hard taco shells
  • 3/4-1 cup shredded cheese, such as cheddar or taco variety

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add onions and cook 1-2 minutes while stirring.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high and add turkey, stirring and cooking until browned (should reach a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees F). Drain excess liquid if needed (if you use leaner turkey, you may be able to skip this step).
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and add seasoning and beans. Stir to combine.
  6. Add enchilada sauce and stir well. Remove skillet from heat.
  7. Fill taco shells evenly with mixture. Place shells in a 9x13 pan and top with shredded cheese.
  8. Bake uncovered for 5-7 minutes or until melted and heated through.
  9. Serve immediately with toppings such as avocado, salsa, and sour cream.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 2 tacos
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 486Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 738mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 4gSugar: 2gProtein: 29g
© Adapted from Mommy I'm Hungry
Cuisine: Mexican
Perfect meal for busy weeknights: Baked Turkey Tacos

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  1. Edwin says

    November 11, 2017 at 1:07 am

    Looks delicious Sally. Will definitely give it a try. Thumbs up.

    Reply
    • Sally says

      November 18, 2017 at 8:44 am

      Great! Hope you like them.

      Reply
  2. Katie Schutz says

    November 11, 2017 at 9:12 am

    Looking forward to trying…thank you! I noticed in your recipe you listed possible homemade options for beans & enchilada sauce. Do you have a favorite recipe to use for those?

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    • Sally says

      November 18, 2017 at 8:44 am

      Here’s a recipe I’ve used for refried beans: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/refried-beans-recipe-1947573

      Here’s one for enchilada sauce: https://www.theleangreenbean.com/homemade-enchilada-sauce/

      Hope that helps!

      Reply
  3. Lisa Dreisigmeyer says

    November 17, 2017 at 8:03 pm

    These were delicious! (And easy, as promised) My petite little six year old ate four of them! I made them just as written and served with sour cream, lettuce, tomato, and salsa. We had broccoli as a side. Super big hit. We’ll definitely ave these again soon.

    Reply
    • Sally says

      November 18, 2017 at 8:19 am

      Lisa–I’m so glad to hear that! Thanks for letting me know they were a success. And yes, one of my kids has been known to eat more of these than I do. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jessica Molley says

    November 30, 2017 at 10:21 am

    I go through a LOT of food at my house. Having four boys + a husband means I’m constantly cooking and going to the grocery store. I’m always on the lookout for meals that will be simple to make but in the healthy spectrum and that will feed lots of hungry mouths

    Reply
    • Sally says

      November 30, 2017 at 11:01 am

      Jessica–I hope your gang likes these!

      Reply
  5. Beth says

    December 31, 2017 at 1:57 pm

    The whole family liked this recipe. In case this helps anyone, I used ground venison instead of turkey and salsa instead of enchilada sauce (because its what I had on hand). I also went ahead and used the whole can of refried beans so I didn’t have leftover beans. The tacos were nice for a 2 year old because the beans and baking them helped everything kind of stick together as he was eating it!

    Reply
  6. Amy says

    February 5, 2018 at 7:04 pm

    This was my first time cooking ground turkey. I was skeptical, but these were delicious. My year old loved them too Thanks for a simple, cheap and healthy dinner!

    Reply
    • Sally says

      February 6, 2018 at 10:09 am

      I’m so glad you all liked them, Amy!

      Reply
  7. Kristi says

    April 23, 2019 at 1:32 pm

    I just made these for dinner for my family and they were a great hit!

    Reply
    • Sally says

      April 24, 2019 at 7:52 pm

      Kristi–I’m so glad to hear that!

      Reply
  8. Megan says

    February 18, 2020 at 1:10 pm

    These are a favorite in our house! Question about the nutrition: is it correct that it says 0 net carbs? I thought net carbs is total carbs – fiber, which would be 29g?

    NUTRITION INFORMATION: YIELD: 5 SERVING SIZE: 1
    Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 583 TOTAL FAT: 34g SATURATED FAT: 12g TRANS FAT: 1g UNSATURATED FAT: 18g CHOLESTEROL: 124mg SODIUM: 885mg CARBOHYDRATES: 34g NET CARBOHYDRATES: 0g FIBER: 5g SUGAR: 3g SUGAR ALCOHOLS: 0g PROTEIN: 35g

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    • Sally says

      February 19, 2020 at 12:33 pm

      Hi Megan, glad you like them! You’re right–net carbs are total carbs minus fiber. I don’t know why net carbs are showing up as zero. I switched the way my recipes look, and I’m having some issues with the new recipe analysis. Sorry about that!

      Reply
  9. Olivia Munger says

    August 14, 2020 at 7:52 pm

    I have made this recipe twice and I love it! Tonight I made it with Trader Joe’s soyrizo (vegetarian chorizo) for a meatless option and it was delicious!

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  10. TARUN says

    August 20, 2020 at 4:47 am

    “””AMAGING”””
    Looks delicious Sally. Will definitely give it a try.
    keep sharing with us …

    Reply

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