Turkey Tacos Recipe - Healthy and Delicious Meal Prep Recipe! (2024)

At fewer than 200 calories per serving, these Turkey Tacos are easy, healthy, delicious, and perfect for meal prep! They are loaded with extra lean ground turkey, onion, bell peppers, and spices: chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper!

You need these ground turkey tacos in your life if you like…

1. tacos (duh!)
2. easy, meal prep recipes
3. healthy and delicious dinners

I may be wrong, but I’m guessing you fit into at LEAST one of those categories… but let’s be honest, probably all three. 😉 I know I do because I’mobsessedwith tacos and I LOVE easy, healthy meal prep dinners!

How to season ground turkey for tacos

To give these tacos that typical “taco” flavor, I used my favorite blend of chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. It’s not much but together these spices add a HUGE flavor punch.

Need a shortcut? Use store-bought taco seasoning or even my homemade taco seasoning. I always have both on hand!

Ingredients

To keep these tacos healthy, we’re swapping the classic ground beef for lean ground turkey and loading up on good for you vegetables! To keep things flavorful, we’re loading up on dried spices!

• Ground Turkey– I use extra lean ground turkey to keep these tacos lower in fat and calories, but for more flavor and moisture, feel free to use ground turkey with a higher fat content.
• Yellow Onion, Green Bell Pepper, and Red Bell Pepper– the classic veggie combination in all my Mexican-inspired dishes.
• Chili Powder– gives the tacos some spice. Increase the amount if you like more spice!
• Smoked Paprika– adds a nice smoky flavor. Use regular paprika if you don’t have smoked paprika on hand.
• Cumin and Garlic Powder – provides the tacos with that earthy, nutty taste.
• Salt and Pepper– brings out the flavors of the other ingredients and adds a little extra heat.
• Water– adds moisture to the otherwise super lean turkey.

Ground beef, chicken, or even pork will work if you don’t have ground turkey on hand. Those all have a higher fat content, so you may need to drain the meat after it’s cooked.

Again, if you’re looking for a shortcut, feel free to use store-bought or homemade taco seasoning instead of the spices listed above.

How to make turkey tacos

Extra lean ground turkey can be a little dry, so feel free to add a little oil to your pan before cooking, if desired.

1. Cook turkey, veggies, and spices in a large non-stick skillet.
2. Stir in water, taste and re-season if necessary, then serve and enjoy!

These ground turkey tacos literally take minutes to come together, can be used SO many different ways (think tacos, burrito bowls, salads, etc), and are full of nutritious ingredients!

The perfect weeknight meal that’s sure to be a family favorite.

Turkey taco toppings

To garnish these turkey tacos, just pick your favorite taco toppings! I love to serve mine in hard or soft taco shells or, for a lower carb version, in living lettuce for lettuce wraps! Then top with any or all of the following:

• shredded lettuce
• shredded cheese
• crumbled feta or cotija
• pico de gallo
• guacamole
• greek yogurt
• salsa
• beans
• corn
• cilantro

What would YOU serve your turkey tacos with?

How to store

The fully cooked and cooled turkey taco meat can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months!

To reheat, simply pop in the microwave until warmed through.

Add these turkey tacos to your weekly rotation . . . you won’t be disappointed!

– Jennifer

This post was originally published April 2, 2018 and has been updated to provide more detailed content.