Tex-Mex Turkey Burritos
 
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Lightened up Tex-Mex burritos, sure to be a crowd pleaser with the whole family.
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 500 g ground turkey thighs
  • ⅓ cup frozen corn niblets
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
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  • Seasoning Mix:
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1.5 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp chili flakes
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp fresh ground black pepper
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  • Guacamole:
  • 1 Tbsp onion, finely chopped
  • 2 avocadoes
  • 1 tomato, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • ½ lime, juiced (if the lime is not very juicy use the entire fruit)
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  • Fixins’:
  • shredded lettuce
  • grated cheese (Monterey Jack, cheddar, smoked gouda- your preference)
  • hot sauce(s) of your choice
  • plain yogurt*
  • large flour tortillas
Instructions
  1. Sauté onion and turkey in a large non-stick pan until the turkey is browned and onions are translucent. Since we're trying to make this recipe light, you can skip any oil. The minimal fat from the ground turkey will ensure nothing sticks and the onions remain moist.
  2. In a small bowl, combine all the spices for your seasoning.
  3. Add corn niblets (for bonus marks you can roast these on a cookie sheet in the oven first) and seasoning mix to your ground meat and stir well. Add ½ cup water and simmer.
  4. Combine all guacamole ingredients in a bowl and mash to desired consistency.
  5. Prep all the rest of your fixins'/mise en place.
  6. Check on your meat mixture- most of the water should be evaporated and your meat should be nice and tender and saucy now. If the mixture is too dry, add a touch more water. If it is too wet, turn up the heat and stir until it reduces.
  7. Warm tortillas (in microwave or on a griddle), top with all your favourite add-ons, wrap up and enjoy!
Notes
* That's right- plain yogurt. I started using plain yogurt occasionally instead of sour cream a couple years ago- it's lighter, tangier and healthier. In some recipes I actually prefer it much better now. Don't feel like you need to use it as an alternative, but I highly recommend giving it a try!
Recipe by Port and Fin at https://portandfin.com/tex-mex-turkey-burritos/