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Crispy Baked Ground Turkey Tacos with Avocado Sauce

Crispy Baked Ground Turkey Tacos with Avocado Sauce

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Enjoy deliciously crispy baked ground turkey tacos topped with creamy avocado sauce. Try our easy recipe tonight!

Ingredients

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  • 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)
  • 2 tsp. Avocado Oil (or Olive Oil)
  • 8 oz. Lean Ground Turkey
  • 2 1/2 tsp. Homemade Taco Seasoning
  • 1/3 cup chopped Onion (yellow or white)
  • 3/4 cup canned Black Beans (drained, not rinsed)
  • 4 oz. Green Chiles
  • 2 tbsp. finely chopped Cilantro
  • 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)
  • Cooking / Baking Spray (or Avocado Oil, for brushing the tortillas)
  • 6 Fajita-Sized Flour Tortillas (6")
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. For the avocado sauce, blend avocado, sour cream, lemon or lime juice, cilantro, kosher salt, and water until smooth; set aside.
  3. In a large pan over medium heat, sauté ground turkey with taco seasoning and onions until browned.
  4. Stir in black beans, green chiles, additional seasoning, and cilantro; let simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Assemble the tacos by filling tortillas with the turkey mixture and cheese; fold gently.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
  7. Serve with avocado sauce on the side.

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