Turkey Tacos Picadillo

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2 tablespoons corn oil

1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1/2 to 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced

1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

3/4 cup chopped canned tomatoes

3/4 pound ground turkey

1/3 cup chicken broth

1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

Oil, for frying

12 (5-inch) corn tortillas, preferably white, or prepared taco shells

Toppings:

1/4 head romaine or iceberg, thinly sliced

3 ripe medium tomatoes, cored and diced

1 to 2 Hass avocados, diced

1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Sour cream, for garnish