Make these Slow Cooker Turkey Mole Tacos for a tasty twist on taco night.
Taco night – it’s still the best dinner night, am I right?
The kids love it and so do the adults so that’s a dinner night win all around. 
What I love about tacos is that for one, there’s SO many different ways to make them…and then once you make them there’s SO many different ways to top them!
A favorite recipe around our house are these Slow Cooker Crispy Chicken Carnitas, we’ve actually unplugged our slow cooker full of this chicken and headed over to our friends house with tortillas in hand. It’s just a simple recipe that has simple flavors that everyone seems to really like.
But then you can top them with all the crazy things you want.
Then you’ve got your fish tacos, or even our famous Naked Sheet Pan Tacos if you’re trying to keep your carb count down…even if you’re not those are still really awesome.
But today we’re making a new addition to our taco night, these Slow Cooker Turkey Mole Tacos.
Our oldest son who loves to try new things and pretty much eats anything was asking about mole sauce. He had seen it as an option at Moe’s Southwest Grill but wasn’t sure if he’d like it.
Taking that as a challenge…we decide to make some mole. I kept the flavors really simple here, I know that a lot of mole recipes (or most) call for chipotle in adobo but I know my boys don’t like that flavor so I kept it out.
All you need is a small turkey breast to get these Slow Cooker Turkey Mole Tacos started. Mix up the sauce and pour it over the turkey in a slow cooker and set it on low for about 8 hours.
I found mine was done around 6 1/2 hours, but it will depend on the size so I’d say after 6 hours start checking to see if it’s tender. But if you need it to go 8 hours while you’re out of the house, it’s going to be just fine.
Click here for the mole sauce ingredients.
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Turkey Mole Tacos
- Total Time: 500 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Diet: Omnivore, Gluten-Free
Description
Slow-cooked turkey in a rich mole sauce, served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings. A flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lbs (1134 g) skinless turkey breast
- 12 flour tortillas
- 1 large red onion
- 2 cups (473 ml) cherry tomatoes
- 1 bunch cilantro
Instructions
- Place the turkey breast into a slow cooker.
- Mix the sauce ingredients together in a bowl with a whisk until blended, then pour over the turkey.
- Turn the turkey to coat in the sauce, then cover and set the slow cooker on low for 8 hours.
- Remove the turkey breast from the slow cooker and place on a board to cool.
- Shred the turkey with two large forks into large, bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
- Add a cup of sauce at a time to the shredded turkey, tossing to coat in the sauce. Add as much or as little sauce as desired.
- Serve the turkey in flour tortillas, topped with the onion slices, chopped tomatoes, and cilantro.
Notes
- For a deeper mole flavor, toast the spices before blending them into the sauce.
- To make ahead, prepare the turkey mole up to 2 days in advance and reheat gently before serving.
- Substitute chicken breast for turkey breast for a quicker cooking time, reducing the slow cooking time to 6 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large taco
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 100
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of turkey should I use for the Slow Cooker Turkey Mole Tacos?
You should use a small turkey breast to start the recipe.
Can I substitute the mole sauce if my family doesn’t like certain flavors?
Yes, you can adjust the mole sauce by omitting ingredients like chipotle in adobo if your family prefers milder flavors.
What toppings do you recommend for the Turkey Mole Tacos?
You can top the tacos with a variety of ingredients, such as avocado, salsa, or cheese, to suit your family’s tastes.
