Greek Fiesta in Every Bite: Unleashing the Smash Turkey Taco Magic

Prepare your taste buds for a fusion fiesta that brings together the smash burger craze and the vibrant flavors of Greece! Get ready to experience the Greek Twist Smash Burger Tacos—an irresistible combination of juicy turkey patties infused with Mediterranean magic. Picture this: a symphony of fresh veggies, briny olives, tangy feta, and a homemade tzatziki sauce piled high atop a sizzling smash burger patty.

Turkey Tacos recipe

It’s a flavor explosion that will transport you straight to the sun-drenched shores of Greece, where every bite is a celebration of culinary creativity. As a chef who believes in simple and approachable recipes, I’m thrilled to invite you to join this flavor-packed journey.

Turkey Tacos recipeSo, grab your apron, channel your inner Greek god or goddess, and embark on a culinary adventure that will take your taste buds on a wild ride. Let’s smash and savor our way through the Greek Twist Smash Burger Tacos!

A very generous thank you to  Turkey Farmers of Nova Scotia for sponsoring this recipe. It is an honour to work with brands that align with our values and make it possible for us to share these recipes with you.

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Turkey Tacos recipe

Turkey Taco


  • Author: Johanne Bosse
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb fresh ground turkey meat
  • 1 small red onion, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • 10 mint leaves, chopped
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 4 flour tortillas
  • finely diced Cucumber
  • finely diced tomatoes
  • Chopped black olives
  • Homemade tzatziki sauce
  • Feta cheese

Instructions

  1. In a bowl combine the ground turkey with the red onion, garlic, parsley, mint, oregano, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper and 1 tbsp of olive oil, mix well to combine.
  2. Form the turkey into 4 portions.
  3. Place one portion of turkey in the center of each tortilla, flatten until the entire surface of the tortilla is evenly covered.
  4. Heat the remaining tbsp of olive oil in a skillet or on a grill, place the tortilla in the pan with the ground turkey down, cook for 8-10 minutes, flip the tortilla and cook until the tortilla becomes crispy.
  5. remove from the pan and add the cucumbers, tomatoes, and olives, top with the tzatziki sauce and feta cheese.
  • Category: Entrees, Turkey, Recipes

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