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Oven Baked Turkey Tacos

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Ingredients

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Oven Baked Turkey Tacos

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 onionfinely chopped

2 cloves garlicminced

2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning

1 lb lean ground turkey or sub with your favorite ground meat

saltTo Taste

black pepperTo Taste

¼ cup water

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

12 crispy corn taco shells

15 ounces refried beans regular or black beans

1 ½ cups cheese your favoritegrated

2 cups romaine lettucechopped

1 tomatoseeded and chopped

1 green onionsliced thinly

¼ cup cilantro optionalfreshly chopped

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Arrange the taco shells standing upright in a 9×13″ baking dish and set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a skillet or saute pan. Add the onion and cook 5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and taco seasoning and cook 30 seconds longer.

Add the ground turkey and break up into small chunks with a wooden spoon. Add the water and stir until the turkey is well coated with the seasoning mixture. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through stirring often. Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Spoon 1 1/2 – 2 tablespoons of refried beans in the bottom of each taco shell and spread across the bottom. Divide the ground turkey between each of the taco shells and top with the grated cheese.

Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the tacos are heated through. Remove from heat, pile on the toppings and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Drain Turkey Thoroughly 💧
Brown the ground turkey in a skillet first, then drain excess fat through a fine-mesh strainer before mixing with seasoning to prevent soggy tacos and ensure crispy shells.
Toast Taco Shells Pre-Bake 🔥
Warm your corn shells in a 300°F oven for 2-3 minutes before filling to make them pliable and prevent cracking during assembly and baking.
Bloom Your Spices 🌶️
Mix your homemade taco seasoning with a tablespoon of water and add to the hot turkey immediately after browning, allowing the spices to bloom and fully infuse the meat with flavor.
Layer Bean-Cheese Foundation 🧀
Place a thin layer of refried beans at the bottom of each shell before adding turkey—this creates a moisture barrier that prevents sogginess while adding extra flavor and texture.
Bake at Precise Temperature ⏱️
Bake filled tacos at exactly 375°F for 10-12 minutes until cheese melts and shells crisp perfectly; temperatures above 400°F risk burning shells before cheese fully sets.