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Ground turkey taco lettuce wraps served on a white plate topped with pico de gallo and shredded cheddar

Ground Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

Crispy iceberg lettuce leaves filled with bold seasoned lean ground turkey. Low-carb, gluten-free, high-protein, and ready in 45 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 255

Ingredients
  

  • 1.3 lbs 99% lean ground turkey
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 small onion minced
  • 2 tbsp bell pepper minced
  • 0.75 cup water
  • 4 oz tomato sauce canned
  • 8 large iceberg lettuce leaves washed and dried
  • 0.5 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar optional, omit for Whole30

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • serving platter

Method
 

  1. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon until no pink remains and the meat is lightly golden.
  2. Add the garlic powder, cumin, salt, chili powder, paprika, and oregano directly to the cooked turkey. Stir well for about 30 seconds so every piece is fully coated in the seasoning blend.
  3. Pour in the minced onion, minced bell pepper, water, and tomato sauce. Stir to combine, cover the skillet, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 20 minutes until the sauce thickens and the vegetables soften into the filling.
  4. While the filling simmers, wash and dry your iceberg lettuce leaves thoroughly. Arrange them in a single layer on a large serving platter.
  5. Spoon the turkey filling evenly into the center of each lettuce leaf using about 2 to 3 tablespoons per wrap. Top with optional shredded cheddar and your favorite taco toppings. Serve immediately while the filling is warm.

Notes

Store the turkey filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Keep lettuce leaves separate and unwashed until ready to serve. Reheat filling in a skillet with a small splash of water over medium-low heat. The filling also works great over salad bowls, in taco shells, or layered over cauliflower rice for a second-night meal.
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