July 18, 2026

Jamaican Jerk Turkey Tacos

Name: Jamaican Jerk Turkey Tacos
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 can (284 mL) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained; 1/2 cup (70 g) chopped fresh pineapple; 1/4 cup (35 g) finely chopped red onion; 2 tbsp (3 g) chopped cilantro; 1/2 cup (125 mL) sour cream; 2 tbsp (30 mL) freshly squeezed lime juice; 3 cups (450 g) shredded cooked turkey; 2 tbsp (12 g) jerk seasoning; 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil; 8 white corn tortillas (6 in/15 cm), warmed; 1/2 cup (55 g) shredded red cabbage; Lime wedges, for serving (optional)

35

Prep Time Minutes
40
Total Time Minutes
12
Number of Ingredients
4
Servings

Tags:

VH,
Ro*tel®,
Regional Flavours,
Gardein,
Winter,
Main Dish,
Turkey,
Under 45 min,
Stove Top

Ingredients

1 can (284 mL) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained
1/2 cup (70 g) chopped fresh pineapple
1/4 cup (35 g) finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp (3 g) chopped cilantro
1/2 cup (125 mL) sour cream
2 tbsp (30 mL) freshly squeezed lime juice
3 cups (450 g) shredded cooked turkey
2 tbsp (12 g) jerk seasoning
1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
8 white corn tortillas (6 in/15 cm), warmed
1/2 cup (55 g) shredded red cabbage
Lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Directions

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Step one

In medium bowl, stir together tomatoes and chilies, pineapple, onion and cilantro.
Step two

In small bowl, stir together sour cream and lime juice.
Step three

In another medium bowl, toss together turkey and jerk seasoning.
Step four

Into large skillet set over medium-high heat, add oil. Add turkey mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until seasoning is fragrant and turkey is hot and seared in some areas.
Step five

Divide turkey mixture evenly among warmed tortillas. Top with tomatoes mixture and cabbage. Drizzle with sour cream mixture. Serve with lime wedges, if using.

Tips

For a homemade jerk seasoning, in small bowl, stir together 1 1/2 tsp (7.2 g) garlic powder, 1 tsp (2.8 g) cayenne pepper, 1 tsp (3.6 g) onion powder, 1 tsp (4 g) granulated sugar, 1 tsp (1.4 g) dried thyme, 1/2 tsp (1 g) allspice, 1/2 tsp (1.4 g) paprika, 1/2 tsp (1 g) black pepper, 1/2 tsp (3 g) salt, 1/4 tsp (0.4 g) hot pepper flakes, 1/4 tsp (0.7 g) ground nutmeg and 1/8 tsp (0.4 g) ground cinnamon. Use as desired in recipe.

For a plant-based option, substitute shredded cooked turkey with Gardein™ Plant-Based Turk’y Cutlets.

For a saucier salsa, try using VH® Pineapple Marinade instead of chopped pineapple, and use this as a dipping sauce in place of the sour cream.