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Ground Turkey Lettuce Wrap Recipe

A quick, flavorful ground turkey filling served in crisp lettuce leaves for a light, family-friendly meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • large nonstick skillet
  • Spatula
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • Bowl for serving

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 8 oz can water chestnuts drained and diced
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas sliced on an angle
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 green onions diced, for garnish
  • 1 tbsp cilantro fresh, chopped, for garnish
  • 1 head Bibb or butter lettuce leaves carefully pulled off and washed

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil to the skillet, then add the diced onion and 1 pound ground turkey.
  • Season the turkey with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until fully cooked through.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, then add the drained and diced water chestnuts and sliced sugar snap peas. Cook about 2 minutes until fragrant and vegetables are slightly tender.
  • Pour in 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, and 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; stir to combine and cook another 2–3 minutes to heat through and meld flavors.
  • Divide the turkey mixture into four portions. Serve each portion in lettuce leaves and garnish with diced green onions and chopped cilantro.

Notes

  • Pat lettuce leaves dry before filling to prevent sogginess.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste after sauces are added.
  • For crisper peas, add them at the end and cook briefly.