Description

These Crispy Baked Ground Turkey & Black Bean Tacos are a weeknight staple in my home, bringing together savory spiced turkey and hearty beans in a wonderfully crunchy shell. It’s a simple, comforting meal that feels like a small celebration, all baked together in a single dish.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground turkey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
10 corn taco shells
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Optional: avocado crema or sour cream for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft and fragrant.
Add ground turkey, breaking it apart while cooking until browned. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Add black beans and tomato sauce. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
Arrange taco shells upright in the prepared baking dish. Fill each with the turkey-bean mixture.
Top with shredded cheese.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and shells are crispy.
Remove from oven, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve with avocado crema or sour cream.

Notes

These tacos are best fresh but the turkey and black bean filling can be made ahead of time and stored for up to 3 days. Reheat and fill fresh taco shells before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 taco
Calories: 210
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: ground turkey tacos, baked tacos, black bean tacos, easy dinner, weeknight meal