Crispy Baked Ground Turkey Tacos with Avocado Sauce Recipe
These Crispy Baked Ground Turkey Tacos with Avocado Sauce are a delicious and healthier twist on classic tacos. Made with lean ground turkey, seasoned black beans, and a creamy, fresh avocado sauce, they are baked to crispy perfection using warm flour tortillas and melted Monterey Jack cheese. This recipe balances bold flavors with a satisfying crunch for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Avocado Sauce
- 1/2 medium Avocado
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream
- 1 tbsp. fresh Lemon or Lime Juice
- 1/4 cup (packed) Cilantro Leaves
- 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt (plus more to taste)
- 2 tbsp. Water (plus more as needed)
Turkey Taco Filling
- 2 tsp. Avocado Oil (or Olive Oil)
- 8 oz. Lean Ground Turkey
- 2 1/2 tsp. Homemade Taco Seasoning (divided)
- 1/3 cup chopped Onion (yellow or white)
- 3/4 cup canned Black Beans (drained, not rinsed)
- 4 oz. Green Chiles
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped Cilantro
- 1/2 tsp. Cumin
- 1/2 tsp. Mexican Oregano (or Italian Oregano)
- 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
- 1/4 tsp. Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 tsp. Chili Powder
- 1/8 tsp. Cayenne Pepper (optional)
Assembly
- Cooking / Baking Spray (or Avocado Oil, for brushing the tortillas)
- 6 Fajita-Sized Flour Tortillas (6″)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
Instructions
- Make the Creamy Avocado Sauce: Combine half a ripe avocado, sour cream, fresh lime juice, cilantro leaves, kosher salt, and water in a mini food processor. Blend until smooth, adding more water if needed to reach desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning, then refrigerate until ready to use.
- Cook the Turkey and Onions: Heat avocado oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add ground turkey, half of the taco seasoning blend, and chopped onion. Break turkey into small pieces, stirring occasionally for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Finish the Taco Filling: Stir in black beans, green chiles, remaining taco seasoning, water, and chopped cilantro. Combine thoroughly, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Thicken the Filling: Stir again and if too much liquid remains, increase heat to medium and cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently, until most liquid evaporates. Remove from heat.
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray or brush with avocado oil. Arrange six flour tortillas on the sheet, slightly overlapping if needed. Spread about 1/4 cup shredded cheese evenly over each tortilla.
- Add the Filling: Spoon 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the turkey and black bean mixture onto one half of each tortilla.
- Initial Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven for 1-2 minutes until cheese melts. Carefully fold each tortilla in half, then brush tops with avocado oil or spray with cooking spray.
- Crisp the Tacos: Bake tacos for another 10-12 minutes until tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Serve crispy baked tacos with bowls of creamy avocado sauce on the side. Enjoy your flavorful and crispy ground turkey tacos!
Notes
- Use homemade or store-bought taco seasoning according to taste.
- Green chiles can be mild or spicy depending on preference.
- Adjust cayenne pepper amount to control heat level.
- Flour tortillas can be substituted with corn tortillas, but baking time may vary.
- The avocado sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- Use lean ground turkey to keep the dish light and healthy.
- For extra crispiness, brush both sides of the tortillas with avocado oil before baking.
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