Entrées
Seared Turkey Steak with Chef Vo
Turkey Taco Tostones
3
tacos
Serving Size
45
mins.
Prep Time
1
hr.
Total Time
These little bites of turkey taco goodness feature a delicious harmony of sweet, spicy and zesty flavors. A dollop of honey lime sour cream completes the multifaceted taste adventure. Serve as an appetizer or happy hour special, or add watermelon salsa for a filling lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Turkey Taco Tostones
Yield: 9 tacos
9 ea.
Tostones
3 cup(s)
Turkey Carnitas
18 tbsp.
Red onion, pickled
9 tbsp.
Jalapeño, sliced
4 ½ oz.
Queso fresco
1 cup(s)
Cilantro leaves
⅔ cup(s)
Honey Lime Sour Cream
3 cup(s)
Spicy Watermelon Salsa
—
Lime wedges, for garnish
Directions
- 1. Warm the tostones.
- 2. Fill each with ⅓ cup of Turkey Carnitas, 2 tablespoons of pickled onions and 1 tablespoon of jalapeños. Top each with ½ ounce of queso fresco and 1 ¾ tablespoons of cilantro leaves and drizzle with about 1 tablespoon of Honey Lime Sour Cream.
- 3. Serve in a warm cast-iron skillet with the Spicy Watermelon Salsa and lime wedges for garnish.
Ingredients
Turkey Carnitas
4–5 oz.
3 oz.
Oil
6 oz.
Water
6 oz.
Hatch pepper seasoning (Carolina ingredients)
Directions
- 1. Heat the oil in a heavy-duty pot, and then add the ground turkey and cook until it’s lightly browned.
- 2. Add the remaining ingredients and blend well. Bring to a boil; simmer for 5 minutes.
- 3. Place the turkey in a 4-inch aluminum half-size pan and cover with a lid.
- 4. Heat in a preheated 350°F oven for approximately 45 minutes (until the turkey reaches 165°F).
Ingredients
Honey Lime Sour Cream
1 cup(s)
Sour cream
½ cup(s)
Honey
2 tbsp.
Lime juice
1 tsp.
Lime zest
1 tbsp.
Cilantro, chopped
Directions
- 1. Combine all the ingredients and blend well.
- 2. Place in a storage container; cover, label and date. Refrigerate.
Ingredients
Spicy Watermelon Salsa
⅓ cup(s)
Fresh lime juice
2 tbsp.
Honey
2 tbsp.
Soy sauce, low sodium
⅓ tsp.
Sea salt, to taste
⅓ tsp.
Cayenne pepper, to taste
⅓ tsp.
Black pepper, to taste
8 cup(s)
Watermelon, ¼-inch dice
¼ cup(s)
Orange juice
1 ea.
English cucumber, peeled, seeded
½ cup(s)
Red onion, ¼-inch dice
½ cup(s)
Green onion, ¼-inch dice
4 tbsp.
Crystallized ginger, finely chopped
1 tbsp.
Orange zest
4 tbsp.
Jalapeño, seeded, minced
Directions
- 1. Whisk the lime juice, honey, soy sauce and seasonings in a large bowl.
- 2. Add the watermelon and all remaining ingredients; toss gently. Adjust the seasoning.
- 3. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
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