These Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps are quick, healthy, simple to make and are full of so much flavor! They come together in no time at all. We absolutely love them!
I’ve got a delicious, easy and super quick dinner (or lunch) to share with you today.
I don’t know about where you live, but here in Utah it’s been super hot the past week. We’ve been in the upper 90s and I think we actually hit triple digits once or twice over the last few days. So the thought of turning on my oven just makes me cringe, which is why these Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps are the perfect meal to make. No need to turn on your oven and heat up your already hot kitchen!
I am in love with these lettuce wraps! They’re slightly salty and sweet and there is just something about the crunch! These wraps are so refreshing and deliciousness!
These are incredibly good and simple to make.These lettuce wraps are perfect for an easy and super fast weeknight meal. They’re done in about 15 minutes from start to finish. I love meals that come together this quickly.
Lineup of ingredients:
- ground turkey
- garlic, ginger & onion
- Sriracha
- honey
- hoisin sauce
- soy sauce
- seasoned rice vinegar
- water chestnuts
- green onion
- shredded carrots
- lettuce leaves
That list might seem a bit long, but honestly these come together so quickly. They are a perfect go-to meal for those crazy, busy weeknights that we all have at some point. If you’re not sure what to serve with them, fresh corn on the cob and fruit are the perfect sides to serve with these wraps.
What type of lettuce should I use?
Here are my favorites types of lettuce to use :
- Iceberg Lettuce: This is my favorite lettuce to use because it gives these a nice crispiness.
- Bib Lettuce, Boston or Green Leaf: Good choice because the leaves are large and easy to. use.
- Butter Lettuce: This is what is recommended because is a softer lettuce with thick, large leaves and it’s easy to roll.
These are one of those meals I could seriously eat day in and day out and never get tired of it. I think I have a thing for lettuce wraps . . . I love and adore them!
TIPS FOR MAKING THESE LETTUCE WRAPS:
- These would be equally delicious with ground chicken so feel free to use ground turkey or ground chicken.
- If you’re worried about these having too much heat with the 1 teaspoon of Sriracha, then start with 1/2 teaspoon and add more if you want. I am a wimp when it comes to heat and 1 teaspoon is not too hot for me.
- Be sure and drizzle extra hoisin sauce on top . . . soooo good!
- I love using diced water chestnuts, but you can use sliced as well.
One last thing, my husband and I are headed for Boston Wednesday morning. I’m going to do my best to have my Wednesday and Friday posts ready before we leave, but if that doesn’t happen, I’m sorry. My husband’s aunt passed away last week and her funeral is today, so most of my day will be spent with family and I’m not going to have the time I thought I would to get my posts ready. Just remember I have oodles of past menu plans in the archives so you can pull up any of those for some dinner inspiration.
Thanks for understanding!
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Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (Canola is fine)
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
- 1/3 cup diced onions
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 1/3 cup thinly slices green onion
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 6 to 8 lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey, garlic, ginger and onions. Cook until lightly browned, then drain.
- Stir in Sriracha, honey, hoisin sauce, soy sauce and rice vinegar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Fold in water chestnuts, green onions and shredded carrots. Simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Fill lettuce cups with turkey filling and drizzle with additional hoisin sauce, if desired.
Notes
- If you don’t have any sesame oil, you can use canola oil. I do love the sesame oil because it adds such a great flavor.
- You could also garnish these with fried rice noodles, if you’d like.
- Any kind of lettuce leaves will work, so use what you like. Romaine, iceberg, or Boston lettuce are what I like to use.
- I usually buy whole water chestnuts and cut them myself but you could buy the sliced kind.
- If you’re worried about these being too salty from the soy sauce, you can use low sodium soy sauce if you’d like.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Chinese
LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW IF YOU GIVE THIS A TRY! I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR WHAT YOU THINK
Recipe Source: My mom (she thinks it came out of the a Costco magazine).
I made this recipe but left out the srircha and honey and doubled the garlic and ginger. It was fabulous!
Hi Becca! I’m so glad you loved these. I do love how you can adjust the ingredients to your own tastebuds and they still turn out delicious!
Hi! I have to say I LOVE this ground turkey mix. I made it even though I did not have the Sriracha or the hoisin sauce and did not wish to use the honey. In place of those I used a sweet Chili sauce. I intended to use the ground turkey mix in lettuce wraps and discovered that oops! I had no lettuce! Yeah! So I put it into a Weight Watchers 100% whole wheat wrap. Was yummy! Tonight decided to have it in my salad. Used spinach, red onion and white mushrooms for the salad and added the ground turkey mix to that, along with steamed rutabaga and steamed Mann’s French green beans. I found this combo awesome after I added Hagen’s original vinaigrette to it all. I took a photo but don’t see any way to share it with you. I know I will make this again and freeze it so I have it when I want it for a quick lunch wrap. Thank you ! Really, really love it!
I love everything you made with this turkey filling, it all sounds delicious. Thank you for sharing all those yummy ideas and for letting me now how much you love it. Take care!
I make this at least twice a month. Very easy and so delicious!
Hi Marianne! So happy you love these, they are one of my favorites! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!
I have made this recipe so many times! It is easy to put together and very flavorful. Definitely a keeper!
I’m so happy you love this recipe Marianne!
Great recipe! I added broccoli, bell peppers, and peanuts. Very tasty! ll make again soon.
So glad you loved this Jeff. Thanks for the tips, sounds delicious.
My family loves fried chicken, but I don’t make it very often. We love the crispy coating on the outside. Yours looks delicious and I will be trying it Jean! Thanks for sharing the recipe with SYC.hugs,
Love these lettuce wraps! Very good and easy!!
I love this recipe
Need a suggestion though. Water chestnuts come only in large cans here and I hate to waste..but like the crunch they add.
Has anyone tried a substitution for water chestnuts?
Or do leftover water chestnuts freeze and still retain their crunch?
Do you have the nutritional breakdown? Calories, protein, fat, carbs? Thanks!
Sorry Rachel, I don’t provide that information. There are plenty of websites where you can copy and paste the recipe into and find that information.
We make this recipe on a regular basis, and it’s a family favorite! Easy and surprisingly filling.
Thanks Liz! So happy you love these.
So good! Just made it tonight and was fabulous!! I think I have a thing with Hoisin that is a bit of a turn off .. any suggestions for a replacement for that? Other than that was so good and super easy to make!
Amazing!! I have made these many times. My family love them!!
Thanks Cindy!❤️
My family love this meal. Love it. Want to replace the hoisin with less sugar. Overall EXCELLENT.
This were phenoMenal! Used all the ingredients minus the water chestnuts and sub ground beef for turkey. Chefs kiss!
Thanks Katie! So happy you loved these!