Always wondered how to make restaurant style taco meat at home? These turkey tacos are SO easy and never dry. The key is to use a slow-cooker or pressure cooker!
- 2 pounds Lean Ground Turkey (93/7)
- 2 tablespoons Smoked Paprika regular is fine too!
- 2 tablespoons Chili Powder
- 2 tablespoons Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 can Chopped Green chiles 1 small green pepper can be used, too!
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
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Coat the slow cooker or pressure cooker with cooking spray.
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Combine smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder and salt in a small bowl. Stir to mix. (This is great mix to have on hand in a little jar, too!) Set aside.
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Add onion and green chilies to the slow or pressure cooker. Add raw ground turkey. Stir with a flat spatula to mix in onions. Add spice mixture.
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Set slow cooker for 4 hours on HIGH, stirring occasionally.
Pressure cooker: set on MEAT (or POULTRY) setting, 45 minutes.
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Once done cooking, stir and taste spices. I usually add a bit more salt and cumin, if needed.
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Serve!
This recipe freezes so well, so feel free to make a full batch, even for a smaller family.