Turkey Taco Cups

Turkey Taco Cups

Ready in 35 mins

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Servings

Servings 24 cups

Ingredients  

  • 2 lbs Ground Turkey Granny’s Lean
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion minced
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper  
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes tinned
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 6 large tortillas cut into quarters
  • 1 cup Tex-mex cheese shredded
  • ½ cup iceberg lettuce shredded
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 12 cherry tomatoes sliced
  • 24 slices jalapeno optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) degrees.
  • Heat canola oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Sauté onions for 4-6 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Add ground turkey.  Season with salt and pepper.  Cook until lightly browned and cooked through, about 8-10 mins.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and spices and stir to incorporate.  Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Set the turkey mixture aside to cool.
  • Take each piece of tortilla and press into the muffin cup of a muffin tin to create a cup. Bake for 10-12 minutes until browned and crispy.
  • To assemble: place 1 1/2-2 tbsp of ground turkey mixture into each cup. Top with 1-1 1/2 tsp sour cream, lettuce, cherry tomato slices, jalapeno slices and cheese. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSodium: 243mg

Credit:

Peppers & Pennies for Manitoba Turkey Producers