Description
Sizzling turkey and black bean baked tacos bring Mexican-inspired comfort right to your dinner table. Crispy tortillas packed with lean protein and zesty seasonings promise a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) lean ground turkey
- 14 ounces (oz) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
Aromatics and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon (tbsp) olive oil
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons (tbsp) taco seasoning (adjust to taste)
Base and Toppings:
- 14 ounces (oz) canned diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 12 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Diced tomato
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature, warming olive oil until shimmering.
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic, stirring frequently until translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce ground turkey to the skillet, using a wooden spoon to crumble and break down the meat while cooking until it loses its pink coloration.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly across the meat, stirring to distribute the spices thoroughly.
- Gently fold in black beans and diced tomatoes, allowing the mixture to simmer and meld flavors for approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, preparing a baking dish for the assembled tacos.
- Lay out tortillas and carefully distribute the turkey and bean mixture along the center of each.
- Generously top the filled tortillas with shredded cheese, then fold them into compact packets.
- Arrange the prepared tacos side by side in the baking dish, ensuring they are snugly positioned.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the tortillas turn golden and crisp, and the cheese melts completely.
Notes
- Customize seasoning intensity by adjusting taco spice blend to match personal heat preferences, ensuring a perfect flavor balance.
- Swap ground turkey with plant-based alternatives like crumbled tofu or lentils for vegetarian and vegan-friendly options without compromising protein content.
- Choose whole wheat or corn tortillas to enhance nutritional value and accommodate gluten-free dietary requirements.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time for quick weeknight meals, allowing the mixture to sit and develop deeper flavor profiles before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg