Quick Ground Turkey Tacos with Sweet Soy Glaze and Tangy Slaw

These ground turkey tacos are the perfect blend of sweet and savory, ready in just 15 minutes. The turkey is cooked with green pepper in a sweet soy glaze until sticky and tender, then stuffed into warm tortillas with a tangy cabbage slaw.

Topped with creamy sriracha mayo and crispy fried onions, every bite is a flavor explosion. This easy one-pan meal is ideal for busy weeknights when you want something delicious without the fuss.

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Ingredients

10 ounce Ground TurkeyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5 teaspoon Rice Wine VinegarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Long Green PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sweet Soy GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Shredded Red CabbageView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 unit Flour TortillasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Crispy Fried OnionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon SrirachaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and sriracha to make the sriracha mayo. Set aside.
2. In another bowl, toss shredded red cabbage with rice wine vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt. Set aside to pickle slightly.
3. Thinly slice the green pepper into strips. Pick cilantro leaves from stems and roughly chop.
4. Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart, until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
5. Add sliced green pepper to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
6. Stir in sweet soy glaze and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is sticky and coats the turkey and peppers. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
8. Assemble tacos: fill each tortilla with the turkey mixture, top with pickled cabbage slaw, drizzle with sriracha mayo and sprinkle with crispy fried onions and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground chicken or beef instead of turkey?

Yes, ground chicken or beef can be substituted for turkey. Adjust cooking time as needed.

What can I use instead of sweet soy glaze?

Mix 3 tablespoons soy sauce with 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar as a substitute.

How do I store leftovers?

Store components separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat turkey in a skillet and assemble fresh.