Ken Oringer's Hard-Shell Tacos with Turkey Chile Verde

By Hollister1121

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lbs. green tomatoes, quartered, or tomatillos - husked, rinsed and quartered
• 1 1/2 bunches cilantro
• 1 1/2 jalapenos, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 6 limes)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano, preferably Mexican
• 2 lbs. ground turkey
• 18 hard taco shells, warmed in the oven
• Toppings: shredded lettuce, grated cheddar, chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream and hot sauce

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a blender, puree the first 4 ingredients to make the salsa verde.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium. Add the onion, garlic, cumin, paprika and oregano. Cook, stirring often, until the onion softens, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the turkey and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the salsa verde. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens, about 30 minutes.
3. Set out the taco shells, turkey mixture and toppings so people can build their own tacos.