Baked Tacos

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Kelly Brant

Serves 8 people

Categories: Sandwiches- Burgers- Wraps

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 12 oz. ground turkey breast
  • 1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed
  • 1 cup mild salsa
  • 4 tsp. taco seasoning mix
  • 8 (6 to 7-inch) tortillas
  • Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, shredded Monterey jack cheese for garnishes

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 450 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; set side.

  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium. Add turkey and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink; drain, if necessary, and return to skillet.

  3. Stir in beans, salsa and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered 5 to 6 minutes, stirring and mashing some of the the beans as you stir, until thickened.

  4. Spoon turkey mixture into center of each tortilla. Fold in half. Press down gently and place on prepared baking sheet. Coat tortillas with cooking spray. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

  5. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and cheese as desired.

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