I normally don't care for ground turkey, but I love the Southwestern flair of this well-seasoned taco meat mixed with peppers, onions and black beans. It's sure to be a hit at your house, too. —Jodi Fleury of West Gardiner, Maine
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 2 medium green peppers, chopped
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 24 taco shells
- 3 cups shredded lettuce
- 1-1/2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
- 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
Directions
- In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the peppers, onion, carrots and garlic in oil for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Add the turkey, beans, salsa, chili powder and cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until thickened. Fill each taco shell with 1/3 cup turkey mixture. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes and cilantro.
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