Ground Turkey

We love to use ground turkey instead of ground beef in most of our meals.  We had a guest over recently for our turkey tacos and he seemed pretty convinced after we told him that there was more protein and the the same flavor with turkey.

(Adapted from AllRecipes.com)

Southwestern-Flavored Ground Turkey Tacos

Serves 5

1 T. Olive Oil

1/2 Onion (chopped)

1 1/2 Large garlic cloves (minced) 

1 1/2 T. Chili powder

1 t. Died oregano

1/2 T. Ground Cumin

1 1/2 lbs Lean ground turkey

1 Can of died tomatoes (petite)  (We used fresh tomatotes)

Salt

Pepper

1/8 c. Cornmeal (We didn't use this because we didn't have it.)

(I think we also added some bell pepper)

Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet until shimmering.  Add onion; saute until soft, about 5 minutes.  Add garlic, chili powder, oregano and cumin; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.  Add beef or turkey and cook, stiring often, until it loses its raw color.  Stir n tomatoes; simmer to blend flavors, about 5 minutes.  Add salt and pepper, to taste.  Stir in cornmeal; cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens, almost instantly.  Cool & refrigerate (or serve warm for dinner as tacos or taco salad.)

(We use wheat tortillas, and add cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded lettuce, more tomatoes & anything else that sounds good!)