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A row of crispy baked turkey tacos in a baking dish topped with green avocado sauce

Crispy Baked Ground Turkey Tacos with Avocado Sauce

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 12 corn taco shells
  • 1.5 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 large ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Cooking spra y

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Incorporate ground turkey and minced garlic, cooking until the meat is browned and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.
  5. Arrange taco shells upright in the prepared baking dish, packing them tightly to keep them standing.
  6. Distribute the turkey mixture evenly among the shells and top each with shredded cheese.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and the edges of the shells are crisp.
  8. While baking, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and cilantro in a food processor or blender. Process until a smooth emulsion is formed.
  9. Remove tacos from the oven and top with the avocado sauce before serving.