Chipotle Turkey Crispy Flour Tacos
This chipotle turkey taco combines perfectly with the chunky avocado-tomato topping all in a crispy flour tortilla for a new addition to your taco night menu.
25 Minutes Prep
25 Minutes Total
8 Servings
Ingredient List
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 lb lean (at least 90%) ground turkey
- 1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can)
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and 1/2-inch diced
- 1 medium plum (Roma) tomato, coarsely chopped
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 box (8 count) Old El Paso™ crispy flour tortilla shells, heated as directed on box
- 3/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (3 oz)
Preparation
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add turkey; cook 8 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix, water and chipotle chiles. Heat to boiling; reduce heat, and simmer 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Meanwhile in medium bowl, mix avocado, tomato, green onion, cilantro, lime juice and salt; stir to blend. Set aside.
- Divide turkey mixture among heated shells; top with avocado mixture and cheese.
Expert Tips
- Try adding an easy seasoned sour cream as another cooling layer. In small bowl, mix 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves and 1 tablespoon lime juice; spoon onto tacos.
- Heating shells before filling provides the perfect crispness for your tacos.
