Turkey and black bean tacos

These Turkey and Black Bean Tacos are a flavour bomb! The combination of textures and flavours will make your tastebuds sing. Try to source the soft corn tortillas by Dona Cholita Tortilleria, produced locally at Burringbar on the far North Coast, to bring an authentic flavour to your taco. They’re available at Yamba Wholefoods in Yamba.

However, this dish also works brilliantly without the tortillas, simply spoon the chilli into a bowl, add a side of slaw and sprinkle with the toasted macadamias … delicious!

To make these Turkey and Black Bean Tacos, I have used turkey mince as it is a rich source of protein and nutrients, but feel free to substitute chicken or beef mince if you prefer. We used the Herbies ‘Mexican’ spice mix for our taco flavouring.

A much-used gadget in the kitchen, especially when making slaw or finely chopping things like cabbage or julienning carrots is the Benriner mandoline. It’s a favourite in the shop and a highly recommended item for efficiency in the kitchen.

Turkey and Black Bean Tacos

These soft tacos are a flavour bomb! The combination of textures and flavours will make your tastebuds sing. However, this dish also works brilliantly without the tortillas, simply spoon the chilli into a bowl, add a side of slaw and sprinkle with the toasted macadamias … delicious!

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Ingredients

Turkey Chilli

500 g Turkey (or Chicken) mince
1 onion diced
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper
3 tsp Herbies Mexican spice mix
1 chipotle chilli in adobo sauce finely chopped
1 can chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 can black beans

Cabbage Slaw

¼ white cabbage finely shredded
¼ red cabbage finely shredded
1 carrot julienned
1 handful coriander leaves
1 red chilli finely sliced
½ cup whole egg mayonnaise good quality
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
zest of 1 lime
salt and pepper to taste

To serve

8 warm tortillas
100 g toasted macadamias finely chopped
lime wedges

Instructions

Sauté the onion and garlic in the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Season with some salt in pepper. Add the turkey mince and cook through.
Add the spice mix and cook for a minute or so until fragrant. Add in the chipotle, tomatoes and maple syrup and stir to combine. Simmer for 25–30 minutes or until thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning as required. Add the black beans and cook for a further 5 minutes to heat through.
Prepare the cabbage slaw by combining the shredded cabbages, carrot, coriander and chilli in a bowl.
To make the dressing, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice and zest, and season with salt and pepper. The dressing should be pouring consistency. If too thick, thin with a little warm water. Toss the cabbage slaw with just enough of the dressing to coat everything evenly.
To serve, take a warm tortilla and place it on a serving plate. Add a layer of slaw, followed by a spoonful or two of spiced turkey mix, then another light layer of slaw. Finish with a sprinkle of toasted macadamias (finely chopped) for flavour and texture along with a wedge of lime. Alternatively, place a bowl of chilli in the centre of the table along with a bowl of slaw, a stack of warm tortillas, and the macadamias and lime wedges. This way your guests can build their taco just the way they like it.