Turkey Taco Mac Food

TURKEY TACO MACARONI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add pasta; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until pasta is toasted. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey and onion; cook 6-8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles., Transfer to slow cooker. Stir in tomato sauce, water, salsa and taco seasoning. Cook, covered, 3-4 hours or until pasta is tender., Remove insert; top with cheese. Let stand, covered, 15 minutes.

TURKEY TACOS PICADILLO

Steps:

• Put the oil, onions, garlic, jalapeno, and spices in a medium skillet, season with salt and cook over medium to medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until tender, about 10 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the tomatoes and boil to thicken, about 2 minutes. Stir in the turkey and chicken broth, adjust the heat so the mixture simmers and cook until the turkey is cooked through and the mixture thickens but is not dry, about 12 minutes. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and cover.
• To make the taco shells: Pour enough frying oil into a small skillet so it's about 3/4 of an inch deep; heat over medium to medium-high. Holding 1 edge of a tortilla with tongs, lay the other half in the oil, keeping it flat with a spatula. Cook until crisp, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Flip the tortilla over and repeat with the other half, holding the first side of the tortilla at an angle to make an open shell, cook for about 1 minute more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Put the fixings and meat in individual bowls and the taco shells on a platter. Serve, encouraging your diners to build their own tacos, with meat in the shell and the fixings on top.

TURKEY TACO BOWLS

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and cook the onions and garlic, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up into pieces with a wooden spoon, for 3 minutes.
• Add the bell pepper, taco seasoning and salt and cook, stirring, until the turkey is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and lime juice and set aside.
• To serve, divide the lettuce among individual bowls, then top each with the turkey mixture, black beans, cheese, tomatoes and chips. Top the taco bowls with sour cream, salsa, guacamole and hot sauce. Alternatively, place all of the toppings in separate bowls for a fun DIY meal!

ONE POT CHEESY TURKEY TACO CHILI MAC

Steps:

• Heat a large Dutch oven or pot with a fitted lid over medium-high heat and spray with oil, brown the turkey breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
• When cooked through, add the onions, garlic, pepper and taco seasoning; cook 2-3 minutes.
• Add the canned tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, refried beans, chicken broth and water.
• Bring to a boil, cover and simmer about 15 minutes. Adjust salt to taste.
• Stir in the uncooked pasta and simmer uncovered over medium heat until al dente, about 6 minutes or according to package directions.
• Remove the pot from heat and top with the cheese, cover and let sit for about 2-3 minutes, until the cheese melts.
• Serve immediately garnished with fresh cilantro and scallions.

TURKEY TACOS

Steps:

• Combine turkey scallops in a mixing bowl with oil, salt and pepper. Heat the grill or dry cast-iron pan over high heat until smoking. Sear the turkey slices about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a cutting board. Chop into 1/2 inch strips and reserve in a bowl with the juices from the board.
• To make tacos, toast the tortillas. For each serving, stack 2 tortillas and spread with a layer of black beans. Top with seared turkey strips, a tablespoon each of salsa and pickled shallots, and avocado slices. Roll and serve hot.