Ingredients
Taco Filling
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloved garlic, minced
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 3/4 pound ground turkey
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Taco Toppings
- 1/4 head romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
- 3 ripe tomatoes, cored and diced
- 1 to 2 avocados, diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 12 corn or whole wheat tortillas (6 inch)
Directions
Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.
Add the oil, onions, garlic, jalapeño, and spices. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until tender, about 10 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and simmer to thicken for about 2 minutes. Stir in the turkey and chicken broth. Continue simmering until the turkey is cooked through and the mixture thickens for about 12 minutes.
Stir in cilantro and adjust seasonings.
To assemble a taco, top a tortilla with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, turkey picadillo mixture, and avocados. Garnish with shredded cheese.
Recipe in Action
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6 Servings
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Difficulty: Easy
Nutrition Tip 
Ground turkey and beef of the same fat percentage are very similar in their calorie and protein contents. However, ground turkey is lower in saturated fat.
Picadillo is a traditional dish found in several Latin American countries, as well as the Philippines. The name stems from the Spanish word picar, which means to mince.
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