Daphne Oz's Turkey Tacos

An Oz family favorite!

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Daphne Oz

The Oz family regularly enjoys taco night. As a kid Daphne ate tofu tacos, but now she's partial to this healthy turkey one.

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step 1

ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds ground turkey
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chipotle chile powder
salt and pepper
1 onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 jalapeno (seeded and minced)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 12-ounce bottle of beer
12 hard taco shells
1 can pinto beans

instructions For the Tacos: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil and the ground turkey. Cook until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes and then add the onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper, and cook for another 3 minutes. Stir in the spices, tomato paste, beans and beer and season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue cooking until liquid has reduced slightly.
step 2

ingredients 1 red onion (diced)
1 head romaine (shredded)
1 tomato (diced)
1 cup green pimento stuffed olives (sliced)

instructions For the Shredded Salad: Combine all of the ingredients for the salad in a large bowl and set aside.
step 3

ingredients 1 cup vegan mayonnaise
1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 teaspoon honey
juice of 2 limes
pinch salt
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

instructions For the Creamy Chipotle Dressing: Whisk together all of the ingredients and add a pinch of salt. Pour over the salad ingredients and toss to coat. Serve with the tacos.
step 4

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instructions To Assemble: Fill a taco shell with the turkey mixture and top with the salad.
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