Erica’s Smashed Turkey Tacos 

Fri, 18 September 2026

Makes 4 meals 

Takes 20 minute 

Ingredients: 

8 8in tortillas 

Oil for frying 

400g turkey mince 

1 small onion or shallot, finely diced 

4 garlic cloves, minced 

20g jalapenos, minced (optional) 

2 teaspoons cumin 

2 teaspoons smoked paprika 

Sea salt & black pepper 

Lime dressing: 

3 tablespoons sour cream 

2 tablespoons mayo 

1 lime, zest & juice 

1 garlic clove, minced 

Sea salt 

Pickled onions; 

1 red onion, thinly sliced 

200ml boiling water 

75ml vinegar 

1 tablespoon honey/sugar 

Pinch of Cumin seeds 

Pinch seasalt 

To serve; mix & match 

Thinly sliced cabbage 

Avocado 

Lettuce 

Sweetcorn 

Feta cheese 

Chopped tomato 

Hot sauce 

Chopped chillies 

Grated carrot  

Coriander 

Lime wedges 

Method: 

In a large mixing bowl add the turkey mince, onions, garlic, jalapenos, cumin, smoked paprika, sea salt & cracked black pepper. 

Divide into 8 and smear on one side of each tortilla. 

Place a frying pan over a medium heat and depending on how many can fit. Begin to fry the tortilla meat side down. Cook on each side for 3-4 minutes allowing them to cook fully, get a bit of colour and crispy edges. 

Make the lime dressing in another bowl with all the ingredients. I like to toss this with cabbage and carrot for a quick slaw. 

For the pickled onions, boil the water, add all the ingredients and mix well. Turn off the water and place in a jar. Shake every so often. They are ready to serve now and good for 2-3 days. 

I like to build the tortilla with some slaw, pickled onions, coriander and jalapenos and enjoy!