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Baked Ground Turkey Tacos with Avocado Sauce

Crispy Baked Ground Turkey Tacos with Avocado Sauce Bliss

Enjoy guilt-free baked ground turkey tacos with creamy avocado sauce, a perfect weeknight dinner packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey Can substitute with chicken or beef.
  • 1 can Black Beans Can use pinto beans or omit.
  • 1 can Green Chiles Diced jalapeños can be used for heat.
  • 2 tbsp Homemade Taco Seasoning Store-bought can be used as well.
For the Taco Shell
  • 8 count Flour Tortillas Corn tortillas can be used but might crumble.
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Can substitute with Cheddar or Pepper Jack.
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce
  • 1 count Avocado Can swap for Greek yogurt if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Coconut yogurt is a dairy-free alternative.
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Lemon juice can be used in a pinch.
  • 1 tbsp Cilantro Optional; leave out if preferred.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Make the Creamy Avocado Sauce by blending avocado, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and water until smooth. Refrigerate.
  2. Cook the Turkey by heating oil in a skillet, adding ground turkey, taco seasoning, and onions. Sauté until cooked through.
  3. Prepare Taco Filling by mixing in black beans and green chiles, simmer for 15 minutes on medium-low heat.
  4. Build the Tacos by arranging tortillas on a baking sheet, adding cheese, then filling with turkey mixture.
  5. Bake the Tacos in a preheated oven at 425°F for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Serve the tacos warm with the creamy avocado sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, refrigerate avocado sauce and serve chilled. Adjust filling for variety as desired.

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