Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
17 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps
Description
This recipe prepares a savory ground turkey filling cooked with yellow onions, garlic, and a blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika for warmth and depth of flavor. The addition of tomato sauce and chicken broth simmers down to create a slightly thick and saucy filling. The turkey is cooked until fully done, allowing the spices to infuse well.
The filling is served spooned over doubled-up iceberg or romaine lettuce leaves, which substitute for tortillas to reduce carbs and add a fresh crunch. Toppings such as diced tomatoes, red onion, avocado, cilantro, shredded Mexican cheese, and light sour cream can be added to customize each wrap's flavor and texture. This approach makes for a vibrant, handheld meal with a pleasing contrast between seasoned meat and crisp lettuce.
Adaptations include substituting ground chicken for turkey and adjusting spice level with hot sauce or extra chili powder as desired. Lettuce type can be varied between iceberg or romaine based on preference or availability. The filling can be prepared ahead and refrigerated or frozen without toppings, which should be added fresh at serving.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 lb ground turkey 95% lean
- 2 cloves garlic
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1 Tbsp chili powder (preferably 2 tsp regular chili powder and 1 tsp ancho chili powder)
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth low-sodium
- lettuce doubled up, for serving, iceberg or romaine, leaves
- Mexican cheese diced Roma tomatoes, diced red onion, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, light sour cream, for serving, shredded
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and saute 2 minutes. Add turkey and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing and breaking up turkey occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, tomato sauce and chicken broth. Reduce to a simmer and cook about 5 minutes until sauce has reduced.
- Serve mixture over lettuce leaves with desired toppings.
Notes
- The filling recipe is adapted from Cooks Illustrated and can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator or freezer, excluding toppings.
- Ground chicken may be used instead of turkey as a substitute.
- Increase heat by adding hot sauce, extra chili powder, or red pepper flakes as desired.
- If romaine lettuce is unavailable, iceberg lettuce works well as an alternative.
- Toppings such as cheese, tomatoes, onion, avocado, cilantro, and sour cream are optional and not included in nutritional estimates.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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