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Taco Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 303kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
These ground turkey lettuce wraps are like tacos, but healthier! Plus they're quick and easy to make.
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ onion diced
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained (1 can)
  • 15 ounces golden sweet corn drained (1 can)
  • 14.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes (1 can)
  • 1 head butter lettuce leaves washed and prepared for wraps
  • Shredded Colby jack cheese, cilantro, and sour cream optional, for topping

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ onion
    onions in a cast iron pan.
  • Add the turkey and cook until browned through, about 8 minutes.
    1 pound ground turkey
    cooked onions and raw ground beef in a cast iron pan.
  • Stir in the garlic, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Cook for another 30 seconds.
    3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    taco seasoning added to cooked ground beef and onions in a cast iron pan.
  • Add the beans, corn, and tomatoes. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes.
    15 ounces black beans, 15 ounces golden sweet corn, 14.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes
    cooked taco lettuce wrap filling in a cast iron pan.
  • Fill each lettuce leaf with the turkey filling, add your favorite toppings, and serve.
    1 head butter lettuce, Shredded Colby jack cheese, cilantro, and sour cream

Notes

  • If you prefer your tacos spicier, add in a little cayenne pepper for a kick of heat.
  • I prefer to make the taco seasoning, but you can use a store-bought seasoning if you prefer.
  • The filling is freezer friendly. Let it cool fully before storing in a freezer-safe container, Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Storage: Store the turkey filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 333mg | Potassium: 936mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1360IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 4mg