RECIPE: Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

This might be my favorite weekly dinner. Since there are limited carbs in these they allow me to spend calories on what I like the most. Toppings!



I think the secret to the taco mixture is tomato sauce.  It keeps the turkey burger moist.


The concept is simple.  Mix 1lb of lean turkey burger, 1 cup of tomato sauce, and 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning into the crockpot and set on low.  I make my own taco seasoning and freeze the rest of the tomato sauce for later.


Let it cook for about 6 hours.  I stir it occasionally.


About an hour before we eat I add 1 cup of cooked brown rice.  You don't have to add this but I like the added carbohydrate.


Fill boston lettuce leaves with the taco mixture and then add taco toppings.

My favorite toppings are cheese, avocado, and salsa.  You could even do jalapeños, olives, sour cream, ranch dressing, or taco sauce.

Then roll it up and eat it like a taco.


They are so fresh and delicious!


Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps (in the slow cooker)

Ingredients


1lb lean turkey burger
1c tomato sauce
1T taco seasoning
1c cooked brown rice (optional)
1 head boston lettuce
your favorite taco toppings- cheese, avocado, salsa, sour cream...

Directions

Mix 1lb of lean turkey burger, 1 cup of tomato sauce, and 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning into the crockpot and set on low.  Cook for about 6 hours stirring occasionally.

Optional- About an hour before serving add 1 cup of cooked brown rice and continue to cook on low.


Meanwhile wash the lettuce and break off the leaves.  Also, prepare your toppings.


Fill boston lettuce leaves with the taco mixture and then add taco toppings. 


Roll it up and eat it like a taco.