Turkey Tacos - cooking recipe

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)
Preparation
    Preheat the oven to 375\u00b0; place 8 large taco shells on a rimmed baking sheet and bake 6-7 minutes or until crisp but not brown; remove from oven.
    Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
    Add in the olive oil; then add in the turkey and break up with a wooden spoon.
    Season the meat with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning.
    Add in the garlic, onions, and raisins; then season with the chili powder and cumin.
    Cook 5 minutes, then stir in the beer and deglaze the pan.
    Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
    Fill the shells with a couple spoonfuls each of meat sauce; top with the cheese and return to the oven to melt, 3 minutes.
    Top with the lettuce, tomatoes, olives, and salsa verde; serve.

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