Turkey Taco Cups

Clock Icon 35 minutes |
Servings: 24 portions |
Prep: 15 minutes |
Cook: 20 minutes

Turkey Taco Cups

Clock Icon 35 minutes
Servings: 24 portions
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes

Turkey Taco Cups

Clock Icon 35 minutes
Servings: 24 portions
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs (500 g) Granny’s Lean Ground Turkey
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) canola oil
  • 1 cup (250 ml) Peak of the Market yellow onion, minced
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) ground black pepper
  • 1 cup (250 ml) crushed tomatoes, tinned
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) chili powder
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) paprika
  • 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 6 large tortilla, cut into quarters
  • 1 cup (25 ml) Tex-mex cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup (25 ml) iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 1/2 cup (25 ml) sour cream
  • 12 cherry tomatoes, sliced
  • 24 jalapeno slices (optional)

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) degrees.
  • Heat canola oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Sauté onions for 4-6 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Add ground turkey.  Season with salt and pepper.  Cook until lightly browned and cooked through, about 8-10 mins.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and spices and stir to incorporate.  Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Set the turkey mixture aside to cool.
  • Take each piece of tortilla and press into the muffin cup of a muffin tin to create a cup. Bake for 10-12 minutes until browned and crispy.
  • To assemble: place 1 1/2-2 tbsp of ground turkey mixture into each cup. Top with 1-1 1/2 tsp sour cream, lettuce, cherry tomato slices, jalapeno slices and cheese. Serve at room temperature.

Tips

Recipe created by Peppers & Pennies for Manitoba Turkey Producers

Notes

Recipe created by Peppers & Pennies for Manitoba Turkey Producers