Cheat’s birria-style turkey tacos recipe

Method

1. Put ½ onion in a bowl and mix in the lime zest and juice. Set aside to pickle.
2. Put the remaining ½ onion in a saucepan with the olive oil and place over a medium-high heat. When sizzling, fry the onion for 1-2 mins to soften, then add the chipotle paste and tomato purée.
3. Cook for 2 mins, then add the leftover gravy and 150ml boiling water. Stir in the frozen sweetcorn and turkey. Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer to cook for 10 mins.
4. Drain most of the liquid (or strain over a colander if easier) into a bowl. Stir the vinegar into the liquid and set aside. Place the turkey and sweetcorn in a bowl.
5. In a dry frying pan over a medium-high heat, toast the tortillas for 1-2 mins each side until slightly charred and softened. Keep the remaining tortillas warm in a kitchen cloth while you repeat the process with the remaining tortillas.
6. Serve the tortillas with the turkey and sweetcorn, coriander, lime wedges, the pickled red onions and jalapeños, if using.

• Tip: Use 1 tsp chipotle paste for a milder heat or 3 tsp if you like it spicy.

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