Meat Taco Lettuce Wraps
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 15-ounce can corn kernels, drained
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Romaine Lettuce leafs or use 1 head butter lettuce
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional
- ¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream, optional
INSTRUCTIONS
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the turkey as it cooks; drain excess fat.
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Stir in salsa, green chiles and taco seasoning until heated through, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in corn, beans and cilantro until well combined; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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To serve, spoon several tablespoons of the turkey mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf, taco-style, garnished with cheese and sour cream, if desired.
Recipe adapted from Damn Delicious
