Weeknight Turkey Tacos

Weeknight Turkey Tacos

Adapted from Cook's Illustrated Beef Tacos

1 1/4 pounds ground turkey

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 diced onion

3 minced garlic cloves

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder

1 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons tomato paste

1/2 cup chicken broth 

2 teaspoons cider vinegar

1 teaspoon brown sugar

Heat up oil in skillet on medium heat.  Add onions and sautee until softened, 5-10 minutes.  In last 30 seconds, add garlic and sautee.  Add ground turkey and break up into pieces, cooking until no longer pink.   Add all spices and cook until fragrant, 30 more seconds.  Stir in tomato paste, broth, vinegar and sugar.  Cook 5-10 minutes more, until thickened to consistency you like.

Serve in tortillas with whatever garnishes you prefer -- salsa, cilantro, cabbage, cheese, guacamole, avocado etc.