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Chile con Queso Turkey Tacos
with crispy jalapeños
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Maija Barnes
Enjoy a taco night with these delicious tacos in just 15 minutes! With flavorful ground turkey, tender bell peppers, gooey cheese, fresh cilantro, and to heat things up a bit some salsa and crispy jalapeños. Yum. Yum. Yum.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Turkey
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
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6 Small Flour Tortillas
- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Salsa
- 4 oz. Black Beans
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2 oz. Creme Fraiche
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1 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
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½ oz. Crispy Jalapenos
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 2 tsp. Taco Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories680
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Carbohydrates54g
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Net Carbs49g
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Fat35g
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Protein39g
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Sodium1550mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground beef, follow same instructions as ground turkey in Step 2, breaking up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Follow same instructions as ground turkey in Step 2, stirring occasionally until steak strips reach minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Stem and mince cilantro.
Remove stem, seeds, ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/2" dice. -
2 Cook the Filling
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add bell peppers to hot pan and stir occasionally until beginning to soften, 2-3 minutes.
Add ground turkey, taco seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and black beans and their liquid. Break up meat until no pink remains and turkey reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 7-9 minutes.Remove from burner.While filling cooks, continue recipe. -
3 Make the Sauce
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup water, crème fraîche, and cheese to hot pan. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, add salsa (to taste) and a pinch of salt. Stir occasionally until sauce thickens slightly, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. -
4 Warm Tortillas and Finish Dish
Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until warmed, 30-60 seconds.
If tortillas come folded, keep folded.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, placing filling inside tortillas, and topping with sauce, cilantro, and crispy jalapeños (to taste). Bon appétit!
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