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Slow-Cooker Ground Turkey Tacos

Flavorful, hands-off ground turkey cooked in the slow cooker for easy taco nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Slow Cooker
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Knife and cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 18 ounce tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 pinches cayenne pepper optional
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 soft corn tortillas for serving
  • toppings shredded lettuce, diced tomato, avocado, or shredded cheese, optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the diced onion and ground turkey to the skillet and cook about 5 minutes, breaking the meat apart with a spoon, until the turkey is browned and the onion is softened.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Transfer the browned turkey mixture to the slow cooker and add the tomato sauce, ground cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), and salt; stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2–3 hours until flavors meld; stir once or twice during cooking if possible.
  • Warm the corn tortillas, spoon the turkey mixture into tortillas, and top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, avocado, or shredded cheese as desired before serving.

Notes

  • Brown the turkey fully before adding to the slow cooker for best texture.
  • Adjust cayenne to control spiciness.
  • Use warmed tortillas for easier folding.