Macro-Friendly Easy Baked Turkey Tacos for Busy Weeknights
Taco Tuesday just got a little bit easier and a little bit healthier! These tasty tacos are full of flavor and low in calories, so you can easily get your fill of tacos without going overboard. Plus, these are family-friendly, with even the pickiest of eaters giving these two thumbs up!
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet I used one from Made In Cookware and it’s incredible - no sticking, no mess!
- 1 Small paring knife
- 1 Small cutting board
- 1 Meat masher or spatula
- 1 Cooking sheet I love Caraway Home’s collection
- 1 Tablespoon or small cooking spoon
Ingredients
- 1 lb Lean ground turkey - I used 93/7
- 12 hard taco shells I like the “stand and stuff” ones
- 1 taco seasoning packet
- 1 chopped bell pepper any color will do
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 4oz can green chilies (drained)
- 1 14oz can diced tomatoes (drained)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray. Once hot, add diced peppers and onions.
- Once the onions and peppers start to soften, about 3-4 minutes, add in the ground turkey. Cook until the turkey is cooked through and no longer pink.
- While your turkey is cooking, preheat oven to 400F and place 12 taco shells upright on your cooking sheet (the stand-and-stuff shells do best with this). Bake in the oven for 5-6 minutes.
- Add taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and green chiles to your turkey and stir until well combined. Allow to cook for 10-12 minutes then turn off heat.
- Begin assembling the tacos by using a large spoon to stuff the shells full of the meat mixture, spreading evenly amongst the 12 taco shells. Top each taco with cheese.
- Place the tacos back in the oven and cook for another 7-8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the taco shells are browned. Serve with rice, salad, or on their own. Enjoy!
Notes
Pre-chop your veggies to save time.
Use a large skillet that can accommodate the high volume.
Nutrition
Serving: 1TacoCalories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 11gFat: 12g
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