Ground Turkey Taco Meat

I love tacos made with ground beef, but the price of beef has soared, so I searched for a more economical way to enjoy one of my favorite dishes. I decided to use ground turkey instead. Now, that could be a challenge as turkey is not as flavorful as beef. So, I used my taco seasoning recipe (which is also posted on this site), added a few things that I use in beef tacos, and created this dish. It can be served in taco shells or on top of lettuce for a yummy taco salad. Just add your favorite toppings (cheese, salsa, olives, sour cream, etc.) and enjoy!

Ground Turkey Taco Meat

Recipe by Diane BeckerCourse: Main Dish – Poultry or Chicken

Servings

4

servings

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• 1 large onion, diced

• 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning

• 3 cloves garlic, minced finely

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 pound ground turkey

• 8 ounces tomato sauce

• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

• 1 teaspoon brown sugar, packed

• Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions

• Heat oil in skillet.
• Add the onion and saute until the onions are translucent (approx. 7 minutes).
• Add the garlic and saute another 1 minute.
• Add the seasoning and oregano and saute another minute.
• Add the turkey and cook until almost all of the pink color has disappeared.
• Stir in the tomato sauce, vinegar and brown sugar and saute for 5 minutes.
• Taste meat mixture and add salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

• If you use Mexican oregano, decrease the amount to 1/2 teaspoon as it is more pungent than regular dried oregano.