Saturday night, after a long day of hiking and hanging with my bf, we decided to stay in and have a mexican night. Why not, right? The decision for tacos was something we both had in mind, so it was a no-brainer. We decided to get ground turkey because it was the "healthier" option, and because I sometimes have weird reactions to red meat (I blame my mom's side for my stomach issues-- it doesn't stop me most of the time, though).
I always like to make my own Guacamole, mostly because A) it's easy and B) I make the best guac (you can be the judge), plain and simple.
What you need:
1 lb ground Turkey (lean)
1 Taco Seasoning Packet
1 Pack Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese
1 Can Black Beans
2 Large, ripe Avocados
4 Limes
1 Container of Fresh Salsa (or whichever type you prefer)
2 Red Bell Peppers
2 Yellow Bell Peppers
1 Yellow Onion
1 Head Iceberg Lettuce
Garlic Powder
Flour or Corn Tortillas
Hard Shell Tortillas
Instructions:
Wash iceberg lettuce and cut shreds to use as a topping for the tacos. Leave in a bowl to the side.
Dice the red and yellow bell peppers into small pieces
Dice yellow onion
Combine the peppers and onion into a medium skillet on medium heat with a tbsp of Olive Oil. Sautee until fully cooked. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Black Beans
In a medium sauce pan, pour can of beans and leave on low heat while you prepare the rest of the taco ingredients. Stir every 3-4 min until hot.
Homemade Guacamole
Cut avocado in half. Take out the pit and peel the outer skin off. Place each half in a bowl and add the juice of 1 whole lime. Add 1-2 tbsp of salsa, garlic powder (to your liking), and mix well with a fork so the guacamole stays chunky. Add salt to taste.
Taco Meat
Take a large skillet and follow the instructions on the Taco Seasoning packet. Cook meat in skillet on Medium heat until fully browned and separated into little pieces. Add 2/3 cup water and stir in taco seasoning. Simmer on low for 3-6 min or until Turkey is fully covered in taco seasoning.
Taco Building
In a flour or corn tortilla, spread a layer of guacamole in the middle and put a spoonfull of black beans (drained) on top. Spread a layer of the bell pepper and onion mixture on top of the beans, and then add Taco meat on top.
You can even prepare this like a burrito bowl without the Tortilla if you prefer :) You may add cheese, lettuce, or salsa on top to your liking. Once you've built the perfect taco, spice it up with a margherita or other fun drink and you've got yourself the perfect mexican night in!
xo
