Crispy Baked Ground Turkey Black Bean Tacos
These Crispy Baked Ground Turkey Black Bean Tacos offer a healthy, flavorful twist on a classic favorite, combining lean turkey and black beans for a protein-packed, satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant and soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in black beans, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Warm tortillas by wrapping them in foil and placing in the oven for 5 minutes.
- Once tortillas are warm, spoon the turkey and black bean mixture evenly onto each tortilla.
- Place the filled tortillas on a baking sheet and sprinkle with cheese if using.
- Bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes until the edges are crispy and cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
For extra crispiness, lightly brush the tortillas with olive oil before baking. Serve with avocado slices or a dollop of sour cream for added creaminess.