Ingredients
- 1/2 onion
- 1/4 C cilantro
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeded
- 3 ripe tomato
- 1-2 avocado
- 1/4 head romaine heart
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin, ground
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 C canned diced tomatoes
- 3/4 Lb ground turkey
- 1/3 C chicken broth
- 12 whole wheat tortillas, or corn tortillas
- 1 C cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions
Mise en Place
- Chop the onion and cilantro
- Peel the garlic. Mince the garlic and jalapeño
- Dice the tomato and avocado
- Thinly slice the romaine
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat
Cook the Filling
- Add oil to the heated skillet
- Add onions, garlic, jalapeno, chili powder, and cumin.
- Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add the canned tomatoes and simmer to thicken, about 2 minutes
- Stir in the turkey and chicken broth
- Continue simmering until the turkey is cooked through and the mixture thickens, about 12 minutes
- Stir in cilantro
Assemble the Tacos
- Top a tortilla with turkey picadillo mixture
- Add lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado
- Garnish with shredded cheese
Serve
- Serve and enjoy!
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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