Turkey Tacos with Homemade Refried Beans

Turkey Tacos with homemade refried beans

Turkey tacos are easy to make (you can use the same pre-mixed spice packet or make your own). Taco shells or tortillas are almost always on sale.

1 to 1 and 1/2 lbs. ground turkey browned
spice packet or:
mix
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

or make ahead and store in an airtight container
3 tablespoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon and 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 tablespoon black pepper

Use about 4 teaspoons or one rounded tablespoon for each pound to pound and a half of meat.



To make your own beans, you'll need:
2 cans of red kidney beans
1 jalapeno
2 cloves of garlic
vegetable oil
ground cumin
one onion

In a food processor, pulse the kidney beans (drained and rinsed) with 1/4 cup water until thick and creamy. Into a large skillet on med-high heat, add 4 tbs oil and minced onion. Cook till soft (5 min). Add minced jalapeno, garlic, and 1 tbsp cumin. Then add beans. Cook 5 minutes and top with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro if desired. Salt and pepper to taste. You'll never go back to canned beans again.