Cali-Style Turkey Tacos

Cali-Style Turkey Tacos offer a fresh, vibrant twist on traditional tacos, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal. These tacos capture the essence of California cuisine with an emphasis on fresh and bold flavors. Ground turkey skillet cooked and seasoned with cumin, garlic and onion nestled in flour tortillas with fresh guacamole, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, and fresh cilantro. Finished with queso fresco.

4 Servings
15 mins Prep Time
30 mins Total Time

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ tablespoon kosher salt
16 corn tortillas
1 cup freshly prepared guacamole
1 cup crumbled queso fresco

Red Cabbage Slaw

1 cup shredded red cabbage
1/3 cup shredded carrots
¼ cup freshly chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the turkey seasoned with cumin, garlic and onion powder and salt for 10-12 minutes or until cooked thoroughly. Remove from the skillet and rest warm.
Step 2

In the same skillet, warm the tortillas, 30 seconds on each side. Repeat until all the tortillas are warm and keep them warm under a damp towel.
Step 3

Combine all the ingredients for the slaw together in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
Step 4

Build the tacos with two tortillas each and divide the guacamole in the center. Layer the turkey with the Red Cabbage Slaw and finish with queso fresco.