Enjoy two tacos in one with these double-decker turkey tacos. Wrap a crunchy shell in a soft tortilla and fill it with your favorite taco fixings.
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We love Tex-Mex food, and these turkey tacos hit our dinner table every week. Everyone loves building their own creations. Serve with Cilantro Lime Coconut Rice for a complete meal.
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Why you will love these
- Enjoy two kinds of tacos in every bite. No need to choose between soft tortillas or crispy taco shells.
- Ground turkey keeps these tacos light. You definitely won't miss the beef.
- Just 20 minutes to get dinner on the table. Perfect for busy weeknights - especially Taco Tuesdays!
- Build your own taco night is always a family favorite.
- A colorful array of tasty toppings means there is something for everyone.
Ingredients
- Refried beans act as the glue holding the soft and hard shells together. Canned refried beans are a great shortcut and work great in this recipe. If you're not a fan of beans, use guacamole instead.
- Seasonings - Use spices from your pantry and some jarred taco sauce to bring the turkey mixture together.
- Toppings - There are no rules - just have fun building the tacos with your favorite fixings.
Step-by-step instructions
See the recipe card for complete instructions and ingredient amounts.
- Add the ground turkey to a large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle the chili powder and other dry seasonings over the meat. Cook until the turkey is cooked through, breaking the meat apart as it cooks.
- Add the taco sauce and stir to combine. Keep warm over low heat.
- Crisp the hard taco shells in the oven according to package directions.
- Wrap the soft flour tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until warm.
- Spread refried beans on one side of the flour tortillas. Wrap the tortilla around a hard taco shell.
- Fill the hard shell with the turkey meat and top with your favorite fixings.
Topping ideas
- Shredded cheese like Cheddar, Colby, Monterey, or Pepper Jack
- Black olives
- Diced onions or scallions
- Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced radishes
- 4-ingredient guacamole
- Sour cream
- Mango Pineapple Salsa
- Taco sauce or salsa
- Cilantro
- Lime wedges
Expert Tips
- Add the dry seasonings to the raw turkey as it begins to cook. The spice gets into the meat and develops more flavor than adding at the end.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder and cayenne for more or less spice. Not a fan of cumin? Omit and add more chili powder.
- Use taco sauce instead of water to bring the turkey mixture together. This also adds more flavor.
- Combine leftover turkey and toppings to create a Taco Salad with Catalina Dressing.
- Use taco holders for ease of serving.
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Double Decker Turkey Tacos
Enjoy two tacos in one with these double decker turkey tacos. Wrap a crunchy shell in a soft tortilla and fill with all of your favorite taco fixings.
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EQUIPMENT
- taco holders optional
Ingredients
- 1¼ pounds ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup taco sauce
- 8-10 small flour tortillas
- 8-10 hard taco shells
- 15 ounces canned refried beans
- toppings (shredded cheese, lettuce, red onions, olives, sour cream, cilantro, guacamole, salsa)
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey and sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper over the top.
- Cook until no longer pink, breaking the meat apart as it cooks. Stir in the taco sauce. Turn heat to low to keep the turkey mixture warm.
- Heat the hard taco shells according to package directions.
- Warm the flour tortillas by wrapping in a damp paper towel and heating in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or until warm.
- Spread on side of each flour tortilla with refried beans. Wrap the tortilla around a hard taco shell. Fill with turkey mixture and top with toppings as desired.
Notes
Seasonings:
Add the dry seasonings to the raw turkey as it begins to cook. The spice gets into the meat and develops more flavor than adding at the end.
Adjust the amount of chili powder and cayenne for more or less spice. Not a fan of cumin? Omit and add more chili powder.
Using taco sauce in place of water adds more flavor to the turkey filling.
Nutrition
Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1756mg | Potassium: 669mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 871IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 5mg
Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact amounts and specific ingredients used.
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