Spice up weeknight dinner with the savory flavors of Santa Fe Tex-Mex. This Chunky Santa Fe Turkey Tacos recipe takes just 30 minutes to make and features an irresistible combination of sautéed peppers and lean turkey.
Ingredients
1 | (17.6-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Turkey Breast Cutlets |
1 | tablespoon chili powder |
1 | tablespoon vegetable oil |
1 | diced yellow or green pepper |
1 | teaspoon ground cumin |
1 | teaspoon minced garlic |
2 | tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno |
¼ | cup picante sauce |
1 | large tomato, diced |
¼ | cup chopped fresh cilantro |
16 | soft flour tortillas |
2 | cups crumbled queso fresco cheese or shredded Mexican cheese |
Directions
Cut turkey into ½-inch thick strips; toss with chili powder.
Heat vegetable oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey, yellow pepper, cumin, garlic and jalapeno.
Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Place turkey breast cutlets in hot skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, 11 to 13 minutes. Always cook to well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer.
Add picante sauce. Cook, 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato and cilantro.
Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until hot. Spoon mixture into tortillas; sprinkle with cheese.