Slow Cooker Turkey Tacos Under 250 Calories

Turkey breast is a mean, lean source of protein. Good quality ground turkey also includes vitamin B6, which means it’s a good, healthier alternative to carnitas or carne asada. This versatile taco recipe from Ambitious Kitchen ticks all the boxes — healthy, fresh, flavorful and easy. And it’s got less than 250 calories per serving!

under 7 hours
dinner
Updated on 10 June 2024

Ingredients for servings

    Slow Cooker Turkey Tacos Under 250 Calories

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • 1 white onion chopped

  • 1 pound 94% lean ground turkey use 99% lean if you desire

  • 3 clove garlic minced

  • 1 can tomato sauce

  • 2 teaspoon cumin

  • 2 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika

  • Pinch cayenne pepper optional

  • 0.75 teaspoon salt

  • 8 corn tortillas

  • 1 cup grape tomatoes quartered (alternately use 1 large tomato, diced)

  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1 avocado diced

  • Shredded lettuce

  • Sliced jalapeno

Directions

  • Add olive oil to a large skillet and place over medium high heat.

  • Add onions and turkey. Cook the turkey, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon until evenly browned.

  • Transfer to the slow cooker and add the garlic, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt. Stir to combine.

  • Cook on high for 2–3 hours or on low for 6–7 hours.

  • Once ready to serve, divide meat between 8 corn tortillas. Add grape tomatoes, cheese, diced avocado, lettuce and jalapeno slices. Serves 4. Serve topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt, if desired.

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