Salsa Verde Turkey Taco Meat
This is a simple weeknight taco filling that comes together in under 20 minutes. The salsa verde does most of the flavor work, so you can use whatever brand you have on hand.
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Ingredients
Ingredients (~6 servings)
- 1 1/2 lbs lean ground turkey
- 3/4 cup chunky salsa verde
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 3 Tbsp water
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground turkey and break up with a wooden spoon while cooking for 8-10 minutes until no longer pink and lightly browned.
- Drain excess fat if needed.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in salsa verde, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and water until well combined.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until water is mostly absorbed and mixture has thickened.
- Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.