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Turkey and Yam Spicy Tacos

Mexicanhard4 servings
Turkey and Yam Spicy Tacos

Ingredients

  • yam, peeled and diced
  • tablespoon olive oil
  • 3/4 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
  • clove garlic, minced
  • jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
  • tablespoon chili powder
  • teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup tomatillo salsa
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • warm flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Put the diced yam in a microwave safe bowl; cook in the microwave until cooked through and fork tender, stirring once, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Coat the bottom of a large skillet with olive oil and place over medium heat; cook and stir the turkey until crumbled and evenly brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir the onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper into the turkey and continue cooking until the onions begin to caramelize, 7 to 10 minutes.
  4. Season with the chili powder, cumin, Cajun seasoning, and salt.
  5. Pour the salsa over everything; fold the sweet potatoes into the mixture.
  6. Allow the mixture to cook until the excess moisture evaporates.
  7. Garnish with the cilantro.
  8. Serve with the warm tortillas.
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