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Turkey Taco Grinder Recipe

Turkey taco grinder sandwich with lettuce and cheese

These turkey taco grinders bring together the hearty taste of deli-style sandwiches with all the flavor of taco night.

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 loaf french bread
  • 6 slices cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices deli turkey
  • 2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce

White sauce-

  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons diced onion
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

  1. Place all of the white sauce ingredients into the bowl of a food processor. Puree until smooth.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook while breaking up into chunks with a spatula until brown. Add the taco seasoining and cook according to package directions.
  3. Cut the french bread in half lengthwise and place the sliced deli turkey evenly over the bottom half of the french bread. Spread the prepared taco meat over the turkey. Place the sliced cheddar onto the bottom of the top half of the french bread. Place the french bread onto a baking sheet. Place into the oven and bake for 10-15 munutes or until the cheese has melted.
  4. Remove from the oven and add lettuce and white sauce over the meat. Close the sandwich and serve.

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