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Turkey Mole Tacos

Name: Turkey Mole Tacos
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey; 1 celery rib, chopped; 4 green onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped; 2 ounces 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, chopped; 4 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup lightly salted mixed nuts, coarsely chopped; 12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed

3 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 20 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023

In contrast to traditional tacos, these taste complete as is, without further garnishes or sauces. I’ve also made this using bite-sized pieces of chicken thighs and increasing the cooking time appropriately. —Helen Glazier, Seattle

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Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
1 celery rib, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
2 ounces 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, chopped
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup lightly salted mixed nuts, coarsely chopped
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed

Directions

In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, celery, green onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain.
Stir in the tomatoes, red peppers, chocolate, chili powder, cumin, salt and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from the heat; stir in nuts. Place about 1/3 cup filling on each tortilla.

Can you freeze Turkey Mole Tacos?

Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

2 tacos: 369 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 612mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Turkey Mole Tacos

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