By Becky Hardin
Published Apr 27, 2023
Taco Lettuce Wraps feature boldly seasoned ground turkey, black beans, and corn. They’re loaded with Mexican flavors and perfect for a healthy dish on Cinco de Mayo! You’ll love how light, filling, and flavorful this easy entree is.
What’s in Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps?
Made with ground turkey, these turkey lettuce wraps are low in fat and high in protein. Plus there are lots of great ingredients that make the tastiest and healthiest tacos. These are especially great if you’re looking for a keto-friendly recipe.
- Ground Turkey: Ground turkey is healthy and delicious. You can swap in ground chicken or ground beef if you prefer.
- Butter Lettuce: Rinse it well and gently pat it dry to prepare it for the wraps.
- Onion: You can use either a white or yellow onion.
- Garlic: Freshly minced garlic will provide more flavor than pre-minced.
- Seasonings: You’ll need a medley of cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder and kosher salt to give the ground turkey the best taco meat flavor.
- Black Beans: Make sure to rinse and drain the beans from the can.
- Sweet Corn: Keep things simple by using canned corn. Just be sure to drain it well.
- Diced Tomatoes: I use canned tomatoes to keep it easy on myself and I always have delicious results! However, you can use freshly diced tomatoes if preferred.
- Olive Oil: This can be swapped with avocado oil if preferred.
Pro Tip: Don’t forget the taco toppings! Some of my favorites include shredded colby jack cheese, fresh cilantro, and sour cream (or Plain Greek yogurt).
How to Make Mexican Lettuce Wraps Spicy
If you’re craving some heat in your taco lettuce wraps, just sprinkle in some cayenne pepper along with the other seasonings. You can also garnish your wraps with fresh jalapeños, hot sauce, or taco sauce to spice it up even more!
Yes! I love this recipe with ground turkey , but feel free to use ground beef or chicken instead.
This is a great recipe to make ahead of time! Store the turkey taco filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. When ready to serve, heat, scoop onto lettuce wraps, and add your favorite toppings.
Any large-leaf lettuce is ideal for lettuce wraps. I love using butter lettuce, but romaine hearts are another delicious option.
How to Store and Reheat Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps
You can store your leftover ground turkey mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat it in the microwave and scoop it on to lettuce when you’re ready to serve.
What to Serve with Taco Lettuce Wraps
These bold taco-flavored lettuce wraps are delicious by themselves as an appetizer, or serve them up for dinner with some Mexican sides, like Mexican Rice or Esquites . Add some toppings or dips like guacamole or salsa verde .
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 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
- Add the turkey and cook until browned through, about 8 minutes. 1 pound ground turkey
- 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
- 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
- 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
Becky’s Tips
- 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.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
MoreHomemade Taco Recipes to Try:
- Crispy Turkey Tacos
- Easy Taco Dip
- Taco Pizza
- Taco Casserole
- Baked Ground Beef Taco
- Slow Cooker Beef Tacos
- Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Slaw
- Birria Tacos
- See all of our Taco Recipes !
Taco Lettuce Wraps Recipe
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
- Add the turkey and cook until browned through, about 8 minutes. 1 pound ground turkey
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
