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A row of crispy baked ground turkey tacos topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese and a drizzle of green avocado sauce.
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Crispy Baked Ground Turkey Tacos with Avocado Sauce

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 12 hard corn taco shells
  • 1.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat convection oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius).
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté diced onions until translucent.
  • Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit, breaking the protein into small granules.
  • Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt; cook for 2 minutes to toast the spices.
  • Arrange taco shells upright in a 9x13 inch baking dish, ensuring they are packed tightly to remain vertical.
  • Distribute the turkey mixture evenly among the shells and top each with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Bake in the center rack for 10 to 12 minutes until the shells are golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
  • In a high-speed blender, combine avocado pulp, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and cilantro; process until an emulsified, smooth consistency is achieved.
  • Drizzle the avocado sauce over the hot tacos immediately before serving.