Sticky Sweet Soy Turkey Tacos with Tangy Slaw and Gochujang Mayo

These tacos are the perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a little kick of heat. Ground turkey and sliced green pepper are cooked in a sticky sweet soy glaze until caramelized, then piled into warm tortillas. A tangy cilantro-laced cabbage slaw adds crunch, while creamy gochujang mayo and crispy fried onions take every bite over the top.

Best of all, this entire meal comes together in just 15 minutes. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner that feels like a treat any night of the week.

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Ingredients

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Shredded Red CabbageView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5 teaspoon Rice Wine VinegarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Long Green PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground TurkeyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sweet Soy GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 ounce Gochujang SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 unit Flour TortillasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Crispy Fried OnionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry produce. Roughly chop cilantro. Halve, core and thinly slice green pepper. In a medium bowl, toss together cabbage, half the vinegar (all for 4 servings), half the cilantro, 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4) and a pinch of salt until thoroughly combined.
2. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add green pepper and cook until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes. Add turkey and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Stir in sweet soy glaze; cook until everything is coated and glaze has thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove pan from heat.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise with gochujang to taste. Season with salt and pepper. Wrap tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave until warm and pliable, 30 seconds.
4. Divide tortillas between plates and fill with turkey mixture and slaw (draining first). Top with gochujang mayo, crispy fried onions and remaining cilantro. Serve.

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 is sweet soy glaze?

Sweet soy glaze is a thick, sweetened soy sauce often used in Asian cooking. You can find it in most grocery stores or make your own by simmering soy sauce with sugar.

How do I store leftovers?

Store the turkey mixture, slaw and toppings separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the turkey before serving.