Turkey Taco Grinder Recipe

Updated on July 31st, 2025

These turkey taco grinders bring together the hearty taste of deli-style sandwiches with all the flavor of taco night. Each one is layered with seasoned ground beef, sliced deli turkey, crisp lettuce, cheddar cheese, and a creamy white sauce that ties everything together. Toasted French bread gives the sandwich a sturdy bite while the warm taco meat and cool toppings make every mouthful satisfying. Inspired by a local Michigan favorite, this twist on a taco sub is easy to make and hard to resist.

Why this recipe works

• Unexpected but tasty pairing: The mix of taco-seasoned beef and deli turkey sounds unusual but blends into a rich, savory bite that works surprisingly well.

• Creamy white sauce: A quick homemade sauce with mayo, peppers, and spices adds just the right amount of heat and creaminess to the sandwich.

• Plenty of texture: From toasted bread and melted cheese to crisp lettuce and juicy meat, there’s something interesting in every layer.

• Easy to assemble: With a quick stovetop meat prep and oven melt, these grinders come together quickly with minimal fuss.

Serving suggestions

• Slice into halves or thirds: These make great party sandwiches or sharable lunch portions when cut before serving.

• Pair with chips or fries: Potato chips, seasoned waffle fries, or even nachos go great with the flavors in this grinder.

• Offer extra sauce on the side: Save a little of the white sauce to serve in a small bowl for dipping or extra drizzle.

• Make it a meal: Add a simple salad, fruit cup, or corn salsa to round out a complete, no-stress dinner.

Turkey Taco Grinder Recipe

Save Recipe Recipe Saved

Print Recipe

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

• Author: Bobby
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Units USM Scale 1x2x3x

• 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

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

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.

Nutrition

• Serving Size:
• Calories: 513
• Sugar: 3.1 g
• Sodium: 754.9 mg
• Fat: 39.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 7.8 g
• Protein: 30.5 g
• Cholesterol: 100.6 mg