Greek Tacos – similar to the flavors of a gyro but without all the extra time marinating and prepping!

The perfect lazy weeknight dinner recipe!

Ground Turkey Tacos Meets Greek Food!

My husband and I couldn’t get over how good they were! This will definitely be making it to our dinner rotation! Even my kids polished theirs off.

I love greek food not only for it’s amazing flavor but also because it’s usually packed with so many fresh, good for you ingredients and it’s not high in fat.

These make for a delicious healthy dinner, and if you wanted to make them that much healthier you could do lettuce wrap tacos.

You don’t have to add everything I did for toppings, just like any taco add what you like – but I’d say the tzatziki sauce is a must!

I also love the crunch the cucumbers add and the tang from of the feta – plus what’s a taco without cheese and tomatoes?

I hope you love these as much as I do, they’re definitely being added to my list of favs! They reminded me a lot of my Chicken Gyros with Homemade Pita Bread but with far less work. Can’t beat that!

More Delicious Greek Recipes to Try!

  • Chicken Gyros
  • Greek Salad with Avocado
  • Greek Pasta Salad
  • Greek Chicken Kebabs
  • Greek Lemon Chicken
  • Grilled Salmon Avocado Greek Salsa

 

5 from 1 vote Review Recipe

Greek Tacos

Easy to make greek tacos! They have the flavors of a gyro without all the hassle! Just be sure to load them up with veggies and tzatziki sauce.

Servings: 4

Prep15 minutesCook15 minutesReady in: 30 minutes

IngredientsTaco filling1 Tbsp olive oil1/2 cup chopped red onion20 oz 93% lean ground turkeySalt, to taste1 Tbsp minced garlic1/2 cup tomato sauce1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth1 1/2 tsp dried oregano1/2 tsp each dried thyme and ground coriander2 Tbsp fresh lemon juiceFor serving8 Flour tortillas1/2 cup tzatziki sauce1/2 English cucumber, diced2 chopped roma tomato2 cups shredded Romaine lettuce1/2 cup crumbled feta

InstructionsHeat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add in red onion and saute 2 minutes then add turkey, season with salt to taste and cook, breaking up and stirring occasionally, until nearly cooked through. Then add garlic and continue to cook until turkey is cooked through. Stir in tomato sauce, chicken broth, oregano, thyme and coriander. Season with salt to taste.Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally until sauce has reduced, about 6 - 8 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Serve warm over tortillas with toppings listed.

NotesFor the tzatziki:1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped into chunks1 tsp salt, plus more to taste1 cup plain Greek yogurt (I recommend Fage 2%, it’s thick)1 clove garlic, minced1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill Directions:Place diced cucumber in a mesh strainer or colander and sprinkle with salt, toss to evenly coat then allow to rest 20 minutes at room temperature.Rinse cucumbers and place over several layers of paper towels. Squeeze some of the liquid from cucumbers (almost as if wringing moisture from a cloth). Place cucumbers in food processor and pulse to chop fine. Dab cucumbers with a paper towel to soak up more moisture, then add in Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, and dill and season with salt to taste. Plus to blend. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts Greek Tacos

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 556 Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value*

Fat 27g42%Saturated Fat 8g50%Cholesterol 126mg42%Sodium 1037mg45%Potassium 737mg21%Carbohydrates 41g14%Fiber 3g13%Sugar 8g9%Protein 32g64% Vitamin A 2760IU55%Vitamin C 13.4mg16%Calcium 260mg26%Iron 4.6mg26% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

Course: Main CourseCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Greek Recipe, Tacos Author: Jaclyn

5 from 1 vote

Review Recipe

Nutrition Facts Greek Tacos

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 556 Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value*

Fat 27g42%Saturated Fat 8g50%Cholesterol 126mg42%Sodium 1037mg45%Potassium 737mg21%Carbohydrates 41g14%Fiber 3g13%Sugar 8g9%Protein 32g64% Vitamin A 2760IU55%Vitamin C 13.4mg16%Calcium 260mg26%Iron 4.6mg26% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

Nutrition Facts

Greek Tacos

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 556 Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value*

Fat 27g42%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Cholesterol 126mg42%

Sodium 1037mg45%

Potassium 737mg21%

Carbohydrates 41g14%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 32g64%

Vitamin A 2760IU55%

Vitamin C 13.4mg16%

Calcium 260mg26%

Iron 4.6mg26%

  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Main CourseCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Greek Recipe, Tacos

Author: Jaclyn