Description
These Pineapple Turkey Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring lean ground turkey cooked with homemade taco seasoning, sweet pineapple, and salsa. Ready in just 15 minutes, they make a perfect weeknight meal packed with fresh, colorful toppings like red cabbage, bell pepper, avocado, and fresh cilantro for a delicious twist on classic tacos.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- ½ medium yellow onion, chopped
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 pound ground turkey (97% lean)
- 1 tablespoon homemade taco seasoning
- ⅔ cup diced pineapple
- ½ cup favorite jarred salsa
Toppings
- Favorite taco shells
- Sliced red cabbage
- Diced red bell pepper
- Shredded lettuce
- Sliced avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime juice
Instructions
- Heat oil and sauté aromatics: Add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and minced garlic, and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they are softened and fragrant.
- Cook the turkey with seasoning and pineapple: Add 1 pound of ground turkey and 1 tablespoon of homemade taco seasoning to the skillet. Cook the meat until it’s almost browned. Then stir in ⅔ cup of diced pineapple and ½ cup of your favorite jarred salsa. Reduce heat and simmer until the turkey is fully cooked, and flavors are well combined.
- Assemble the tacos: Warm your favorite taco shells. Spoon the pineapple turkey mixture into each shell, then top with sliced red cabbage, diced red bell pepper, shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve immediately and enjoy your tropical-inspired turkey tacos!
Notes
- Use lean ground turkey (97% lean) for a healthier option with less fat.
- Adjust the amount of homemade taco seasoning to your taste preference for spice level.
- The pineapple adds natural sweetness and juicy contrast to the savory turkey.
- Feel free to substitute jarred salsa with homemade salsa for a fresher taste.
- These tacos can be served with corn or flour taco shells based on dietary preference.
- For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or hot sauce as a topping.
