Description
These Tacos Al Pastor with Ground Turkey are a lighter, yet irresistibly flavorful take on the classic taco. With savory-sweet Al Pastor marinade, grilled pineapple, and all the taco fixings, they make the perfect meal for taco night any day of the week! Gluten-free and easily customizable.
Ingredients
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For the Ground Turkey:
- 1 lb 94% lean ground turkey (or ground beef/plant-based meat crumbles)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Al Pastor Marinade (from your recipe)
- 1/2 cup organic chicken stock (or beef/vegetable stock)
For the Tacos:
- 8 flour or corn tortillas (or homemade tortillas/hard taco shells)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapples, chopped into chunks (grilled or roasted for extra flavor)
- Pico de Gallo (use your recipe)
- Salsa verde
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Guacamole (use your recipe)
- Diced white onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Al Pastor with Ground Turkey:
- Make the Al Pastor Marinade according to your recipe.
- In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned. If there is excess fat, wipe it off or drain it.
- Stir in the Al Pastor marinade and chicken stock, bringing to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is fully cooked and the liquid reduces slightly, about 15-20 minutes. Add more stock if needed to keep the meat moist.
- Char or Warm the Tortillas:
- Oven Method: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place tortillas directly on the rack and heat for 2 minutes. Turn off oven and remove tortillas.
- Stovetop Method: Place tortillas on a gas burner over medium heat, turning them as they lightly char, about 30 seconds per side.
- Assemble the Tacos:
- Add a generous portion of the Al Pastor turkey to each charred tortilla.
- Top with grilled pineapple chunks, diced white onions, fresh cilantro, salsa verde, Pico de Gallo, and guacamole.
- Repeat until all tacos are assembled.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Tacos Al Pastor!
Notes
- You can easily make these tacos gluten-free by using corn tortillas or gluten-free tortillas.
- Grilled or roasted pineapple adds an extra layer of sweetness and smokiness.
- Customize your toppings with your favorite salsa or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg