Turkey Tacos

18 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 super-size taco shells (Old El Paso or Ortega brands)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/3 lbs ground turkey
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup golden raisin, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/2 cup beer or 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
  • 1 romaine lettuce hearts, shredded
  • 2 firm plum tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup green pimento stuffed olive, chopped
  • 1 cup salsa verde (or your choice of salsa)

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 375°; place 8 large taco shells on a rimmed baking sheet and bake 6-7 minutes or until crisp but not brown; remove from oven.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
  3. 3
    Add in the olive oil; then add in the turkey and break up with a wooden spoon.
  4. 4
    Season the meat with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning.
  5. 5
    Add in the garlic, onions, and raisins; then season with the chili powder and cumin.
  6. 6
    Cook 5 minutes, then stir in the beer and deglaze the pan.
  7. 7
    Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
  8. 8
    Fill the shells with a couple spoonfuls each of meat sauce; top with the cheese and return to the oven to melt, 3 minutes.
  9. 9
    Top with the lettuce, tomatoes, olives, and salsa verde; serve.

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