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Crispy Baked Ground Turkey Tacos with Avocado Sauce Recipe

Crispy Baked Ground Turkey Tacos with Avocado Sauce Recipe
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These Crispy Baked Ground Turkey Tacos with Avocado Sauce offer a flavorful, healthier twist on traditional tacos. Ground turkey seasoned with a homemade taco blend is combined with black beans and green chiles, then baked inside crispy, cheesy flour tortillas. Served with a creamy avocado sauce, these tacos are perfect for a quick, satisfying meal with a mix of creamy, savory, and crunchy textures.

Ingredients

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Creamy Avocado Sauce

  • 1/2 medium avocado
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice
  • 1/4 cup (packed) cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 tbsp water, plus more as needed

Ground Turkey and Black Bean Filling

  • 2 tsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 8 oz lean ground turkey
  • 2 1/2 tsp homemade taco seasoning (see below)
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion (yellow or white)
  • 3/4 cup canned black beans, drained (do not rinse)
  • 4 oz green chiles
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro

Homemade Taco Seasoning (small batch)

  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano or Italian oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Tacos

  • Cooking or baking spray or avocado oil, for brushing
  • 6 fajita-sized flour tortillas (6 inches)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Make the Creamy Avocado Sauce: Combine half of a ripe avocado, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 2 tablespoons water in a mini food processor. Blend until smooth, adding more water if needed to achieve desired consistency. Taste and season with additional salt or lime juice if preferred. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Cook the Turkey and Onions: Heat 2 teaspoons avocado oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add 8 ounces lean ground turkey, half of the homemade taco seasoning (about 1 1/4 teaspoons), and 1/3 cup chopped onion. Cook, breaking the turkey into small pieces and mixing with the onions and seasoning, for 4-5 minutes until the turkey is browned and cooked through.
  3. Finish the Taco Filling: Stir in 3/4 cup black beans, 4 ounces green chiles, the remaining taco seasoning, 2 tablespoons water, and 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro into the turkey mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine flavors.
  4. Reduce Excess Liquid: Stir the mixture again and if there is too much liquid, increase heat to medium and cook for a few more minutes, stirring frequently until most liquid evaporates. Remove from heat.
  5. Build the Tacos: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray or brush with avocado oil. Arrange six fajita-sized flour tortillas on the baking sheet, slightly overlapping if needed. Evenly spread about 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese over each tortilla.
  6. Add Filling: Spoon about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the turkey and black bean mixture onto one half of each tortilla over the cheese.
  7. Bake the Tacos (First Melt): Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 1-2 minutes until the cheese just melts.
  8. Fold and Brush: Carefully fold each tortilla in half to enclose the filling. Brush the tops of the folded tortillas with avocado oil or spray with cooking spray.
  9. Bake Until Crispy: Return the tacos to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
  10. Serve: Serve hot with the creamy avocado sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy these tasty and crispy ground turkey tacos!

Notes

  • For a spicier variation, increase cayenne pepper in the taco seasoning or add diced jalapeños to the filling.
  • Using corn tortillas instead of flour will reduce calories but may require shorter bake times to avoid breaking.
  • Leftover filling can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated for quick meals.
  • The creamy avocado sauce can be made a day in advance and stored covered in the fridge.
  • To keep tortillas crispier longer, serve immediately after baking.

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