Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1.25 pound

ground turkey

1.5 tsp

dried minced onion

15 ounce

black beans

rinsed and drained

1 cup

salsa

2 tsp

taco seasoning

0.38 tsp

curry powder

2 cup

Mexican cheese blend

shredded, divided

12 unit

taco shells

warmed

1 cup

shredded lettuce

0.5 cup

sour cream

0.5 cup

salsa

Step 1
~3 min

Cook ground turkey and minced onion in a large skillet over medium heat until the turkey is no longer pink, then drain off any excess fat.

Step 2
~3 min

Add black beans, salsa, taco seasoning, and curry powder to the skillet.

Key Technique: Seasoning
Step 3
~3 min

Heat the mixture through, stirring to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Step 4
~3 min

Stir in 1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese blend until melted and well incorporated.

Step 5
~3 min

Warm the taco shells according to package directions.

Step 6
~3 min

Spoon the curried turkey mixture into the warmed taco shells.

Step 7
~3 min

Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the filling.

Step 8
~3 min

Top with shredded lettuce and serve immediately.

Step 9
~3 min

Optionally, serve with sour cream and additional salsa.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a squeeze of lime juice for extra tang.

Use a pre-made taco seasoning blend for convenience.

Adjust the amount of curry powder to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The turkey filling can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of rice and beans.

Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican Rice
Refried Beans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexican-American

Cultural Significance

A fusion of Mexican flavors with American convenience.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Taco Tuesday

Occasion Tags

weeknight dinner
casual gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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