Best Healthy Baked Ground Turkey Tacos
If you’re craving classic, crunchy tacos but want to keep things light, protein-packed, and low in carbs, then this Healthy Baked Ground Turkey Taco recipe will be your new best friend. They’re made with lean 93% fat-free ground turkey, aromatic Mexican spices, with savory onion and garlic mixed in.
Instead of the traditional high fat tortilla frying, these tacos are quick baked twice, making them deliciously crisp using zero-carb or low carb flour tortillas…you get all the crunch with none of the guilt. The best part, this recipe comes together fast for busy weekday nights, or a fun Taco Tuesday treat the whole family will love.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Packed with lean protein from ground turkey
- Low carb and less calories than traditional tacos but loaded with flavor
- Baked, not fried for a healthier taco
- Great quick busy weeknight meal or meal prep for lunches throughout the week
- Ready in under 40 minutes
Ingredients for Healthy Turkey Tacos
- 1 lb. 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves of fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup
- 2 tbsp grated cheddar cheese, each taco
- 12 Mission Low Carb Flour Tortillas (6-inch)
- Oven Safe Stainless Steel Taco Stand
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 350F.
- Cook the Ground Turkey Taco Meat Filling:
In a large non-stick skillet, heat 1 tbsp vegetable or olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey meat, chopped onion and minced garlic. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, break the turkey meat up as it cooks. Cook until ground turkey is no longer pink. - Mix in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. Stir and cook for another 2–3 minutes, allowing the spices to bloom and blend.
- Pour 1 cup of your favorite salsa over the turkey mixture. Stir well until combined thoroughly. Reduce heat to simmer and cover for 10 minutes. Turn heat off and let the meat rest for about 5 mins.
- Bake low carb tortillas
- Spray metal taco stands with spray oil. Line each valley with flour tortilla then spray formed flour tortillas inside. Place each taco stand on a cookie sheet and bake at 350F for 10 mins or until tortilla edges are beginning to tan. Remove from oven.
- Assemble the Tacos:
- Spoon about 2–3 tablespoons of turkey filling into each tortilla with 1-2 tbsp of grated cheese on top.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Fill with your favorite toppings! Enjoy!
Taco Toppings (not included in nutritional value)
- cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack, or a combination of both
- red onion, slices
- black olives, slices
- jalapenos, fresh or jarred
- spicy black bean relish
- avocado slices or guacamole
- tomatoes, diced
- red bell pepper, diced
- lettuce, shredded
- Pico de Gallo
- fresh salsa, store-bought salsa or your favorite hot sauce
- squeeze of fresh lime juice
- sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- fresh cilantro
Substitutions & Tips:
Subs:
✨Instead of ground turkey use ground chicken for chicken tacos or lean ground beef for less fatty beef tacos
✨Use corn tortillas or store-bought hard taco shells
✨Replace the cumin, chili powder, and oregano for your favorite homemade taco seasoning.
Tips for Other Uses
✨Instead of baked ground turkey tacos, make spicy Mexican lettuce wraps. Use topping above to super charge the wraps.
✨Sprinkle leftover taco meat on top of tortilla chips for deluxe nacho.
✨Use warm tortillas for soft tacos or healthier burritos.
✨Bake the tortillas flat on a cookie sheet in the over or the air fryer for low carb tortilla chips.
✨Use baked chips with your favorite dip, in a turkey taco salad, or a big and filling burrito bowl.
More Healthy Meal Ideas You’ll Love
Easy, Healthy Air Fried Parmesan Crusted Chicken…Brine your boneless chicken breast…always!
Mexican Air Fried Beef Burritos…so good, so fast, and healthy!
Roasted Vegetable Quiche with Smoked Gouda…absolutely delicious!
Creamy Yellow Summer Squash Soup with Parmesan…you’ll want to make this every week!
Healthy Baked Ground Turkey Tacos
Equipment
- 4 stainless steel taco stands link in the recipe notes below
Ingredients
- 1 Lb lean ground turkey 93% or 99%
- 1 tbsp olive, vegetable, or canola oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup salsa favorite store bought
- 1 tbsp grated cheddar cheese Monterey jack or Colby cheese
- 12 Low Carb or Zero Carb Flour Tortillas 6 inch
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 350 F.
- Cook the Ground Turkey Taco Meat Filling:In a large non-stick skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the, ground turkey meat, chopped onion and minced garlic. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, break the turkey meat up as it cooks. Cook until ground turkey is no longer pink.
- Mix in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. Stir and cook for another 2–3 minutes, allowing the spices to bloom and blend.
- Pour 1 cup of jyour favorite salsa over the turkey mixture. Stir well until combined throughly. Reduce heat to simmer and cover for 10 minutes. Turn heat off and let the meat rest for about 5 mins.
- Bake low carb tortillasSpray metal taco stands with spray oil. Line each valley with flour tortilla then spray formed flour tortillas inside. Place each taco stand on a cookie sheet and bake at 350F for 10 mins or until tortilla edges are beginning to tan. Remove from oven.
- Assemble the Tacos:Spoon about 2–3 tablespoons of turkey filling into each tortilla with 1-2 tbsp of grated cheese on top.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Fill with your favorite toppings! Enjoy!
Notes
Taco Toppings (not included in nutritional value)
- cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack, or a combination of both
- red onion, slices
- black olives, slices
- jalapenos, fresh or jarred
- spicy black bean relish
- avocado slices or guacamole
- tomatoes, diced
- red bell pepper, diced
- lettuce, shredded
- Pico de Gallo
- fresh salsa, store-bought salsa or your favorite hot sauce
- squeeze of fresh lime juice
- sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- fresh cilantro
