Baked Ground Turkey Tacos with Avocado Sauce
A lighter twist on classic tacos, these crispy baked ground turkey tacos feature a flavorful turkey and black bean filling, melted cheese, and a zesty avocado-cilantro sauce—all baked to golden perfection.
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Ingredients
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce:
- ½ medium avocado
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice
- ¼ cup packed cilantro leaves
- ½ tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp water add more if needed
For the Ground Turkey + Black Bean Filling:
- 2 tsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 8 oz lean ground turkey
- 2½ tsp homemade taco seasoning
- ⅓ cup chopped yellow or white onion
- ¾ cup canned black beans drained (not rinsed)
- 4 oz green chiles
- 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
Homemade Taco Seasoning:
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper optional
For the Tacos:
- Cooking spray or avocado oil for brushing
- 6 fajita-sized flour tortillas 6"
- 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Make the creamy avocado sauce by blending avocado, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and water until smooth. Adjust the texture with extra lime juice or water, then refrigerate.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey, taco seasoning, and onions, cooking until the turkey browns and onions soften.
- Stir in black beans, green chiles, the remaining seasoning, water, and cilantro. Simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes, or until thickened.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet, then layer each tortilla with cheese and spoonfuls of turkey filling.
- Fold them in half, brush lightly with oil, and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through for extra crunch.
- Serve warm with the creamy avocado sauce and a sprinkle of cilantro or a squeeze of lime for a fresh finish.