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Fresh Turkey Taco Lettuce Cups

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These Fresh Turkey Taco Lettuce Cups are a quick, healthy, and satisfying dinner featuring juicy seasoned ground turkey served in crisp lettuce leaves with customizable toppings. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or gatherings, they’re gluten-free, light, and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup water or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 head butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce (separate leaves, rinse, and pat dry)
  • Optional: Romaine hearts or iceberg leaves
  • Toppings (optional): diced tomatoes or salsa, sliced avocado or guacamole, shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, diced red onion, Greek yogurt or sour cream, li…

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients (5 minutes): Dice onion and mince garlic. Rinse and pat dry 8–12 large lettuce leaves. Chop toppings: dice tomatoes, slice avocado, grate cheese, and cut lime wedges.
  2. Cook the Turkey Filling (8–10 minutes): Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add ground turkey and break into small pieces. Cook for about 5 minutes until mostly cooked through and no longer pink.
  4. Push turkey to the sides of the pan and add tomato paste to the center. Toast for 1 minute, then mix everything together.
  5. Sprinkle in cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat turkey evenly.
  6. Pour in water or broth. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until most liquid is absorbed but turkey is still moist. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Assemble the Lettuce Cups (2 minutes): Lay lettuce leaves on a platter. Spoon hot turkey mixture onto each leaf (2–3 tablespoons per cup). Add desired toppings: cheese, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, Greek yogurt, and lime.
  8. Serve & Enjoy: Serve immediately while filling is hot and lettuce is crisp. Set out extra toppings and lime wedges for customization. Eat with your hands.

Notes

For spicier filling, add cayenne or extra chili powder. Use dairy-free cheese and yogurt for dairy-free. Turkey filling can be made ahead and reheated. Double up lettuce leaves for sturdier cups. Filling reheats and freezes well. Customize toppings for picky eaters or dietary needs.

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