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Savory Spanish-Style Turkey Tacos with Smoky Paprika & Olive Salsa

These Spanish-inspired turkey tacos are bursting with flavor, featuring seasoned ground turkey, smoky paprika, and a fresh tomato-olive salsa. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, they’re a lighter, crowd-pleasing twist on a taco night classic. Serve them with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings for a fiesta everyone will love!

35 min4 servings340 cal

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Stir in garlic and red bell pepper; cook for another 2-3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle in smoked paprika, ground cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using). Stir well to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

  5. 5

    In a small bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, green olives, chopped parsley or cilantro, and red wine vinegar. Toss to make the salsa.

  6. 6

    Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave, then assemble tacos by filling each tortilla with turkey mixture, salsa, and crumbled cheese.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

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