Want to cut the calories on your favorite Taco? Try these Ground Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps, they are ah-ma-ZING. Quick and Easy Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Recipe makes for an easy dinner recipe.
4 Servings | Ready in 15 Mins | Good for Dinner
About Ground Turkey Tacos Lettuce Wrap
Who doesn't love to cut some calories? Especially if it means saving room for some dessert, right? 😉
With summer in sight, Ground Turkey Tacos Lettuce Wrap is a low calorie, low carb, gluten free, Keto friendly recipe.
WOW! That's a mouth full but so worth it.
Ground Turkey
Ground Turkey Taco’s is a great alternative to other protein as it’s low in fat. Ground Turkey is both light and dark meat ground up together and can be used and substituted in any recipe that calls for Hamburger.
I prefer to use an 85/15 Fat Content as it gives just the right amount of fat to cook in.
But remember to drain off all excess fat. You don’t want that in your Turkey Taco Recipe
Instant Pot
Have you ever cooked ground meats in the Instant Pot? Let me tell you, it's my new favorite!
Place your meat on a trivet with water or broth under it and cook. When it's done remove the liquid and trivet and break up the meat. Super Simple! Don't forget to season with salt and pepper.
Cleaning
You will want to clean out the drippings from the meat and wipe it out. Then add your cooked ground turkey back into the pot and with a wood spoon or spatula chop up the cooked meat.
It will fall apart in minutes.
Set your Instant Pot to "Saute'" and add in your onions and bell peppers. It will only take a few minutes. The vegetables will soften up and add excellent flavor.
More Tacos
Make sure and take a look at these other Taco Tuesday Recipes. Pork Street Tacos are wonderful as are Shrimp Tacos. Any way you decide to make this Mexican Favorite, you will love!
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Quick Tips
Don't forget to garnish your Tacos with Cheese, Sour Cream, Avocado, Tomato, onions and whatever else you love on your Taco Tuesday Tacos!
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Ground Turkey Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Turkey
- ½ Cup Diced Onion
- ½ Cup Diced Red Bell Pepper
- ½ Cup Diced Yellow Bell Pepper
- 1 Tbs Garlic
- ¾ Cup Salsa
- 3 Tbs Taco Seasonings
- ⅓ Cup Water
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- Pepper to Taste
- 8 Taco Size Tortilla Shells OR Lettuce Wraps
Instructions
- Instant Pot Directions:
- Place 1 cup water or Broth in Instant Pot
- Place 1 lb Ground Turkey on trivet in Instant Pot
- Set to Manual High (Pressure Cook) for 5 minutes and quick release
- Remove cooked ground turkey and discard any liquids in the pot. Clean or wipe out pot and put back in Instant Pot.
- Set to Saute' and Add cooked Turkey and with a wooden spoon chop up meat
- Add diced onion and bell peppers and stir
- Add Taco Seasoning, salsa and water and stir.
- Watch and stir for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Spoon filling into tortilla shells
- Stove Top Directions:
- Over medium/high heat Add ground Turkey to frying pan. Add Salt and Pepper. Cook until it reaches 165 degrees
- Add bell peppers, onions, taco seasoning, salsa, and water and stir.
- Cook until vegetables have softened to desired consistency.
- Add filling to tortilla shells and enjoy
Notes
- Cheese
- Salsa
- Sour Cream
- Avocado
- Tomatos
- lime
- cilantro
Nutrition Disclaimer
All nutrition values are approximate and calculated by a plugin and are provided as a courtesy. Adding or subtracting ingredients will change the nutritional value.
MsSally
Having this today as a salad. Cooked the Turkey mixture and serving it on romaine lettuce with salsa, grated cheese and sour cream. Can’t wait to dig in!
Albany
I am saving this on Pinterest! Actually made tacos this past Thursday and would have so rather have a healthier option. Thank you!
Devour Dinner
You are Welcome Albany! This is a good healthy option without losing out on the flavor we love!
Nicole Kauffman
Wow! I LOVE this idea! I had no idea you could cook ground meat in an instant pot, just got one for Christmas 🙂
Devour Dinner
Oh yes! It's so easy to cook ground meat in your Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker. I love that I can set it and forget it and tend to other family needs.
Karen
I love the flexibility of tacos and everyone being able to make their own the way they like them.
Devour Dinner
In my home this is mandatory... Some like Salsa, others want fresh tomatoes, some want sour cream, and others...well they don't! haha...
Cayla
Such a smart and healthy dinner. We love lettuce wraps, but I haven't used ground turkey. I look forward to making these soon!
Devour Dinner
Yes it is a smart and healthy dinner for sure...but it is also packed with great flavor too...so you aren't missing anything!!
Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes
Mm, this looks fabulous!
I love Turkey in Tacos! And wrapping them in a lettuce leaf is such a great idea 🙂
Devour Dinner
It's a really good low carb meal, and it's really good too! 😉
Erin Haugerud
Wow! These look so good!!
Devour Dinner
Thanks Erin... I hope you give them a try!
Sara
I love that this is a very simple recipe, which mean I can feasibly make it on a hectic week night! Yummy!
Devour Dinner
My weeks always seem hectic, which is why I love quick and easy recipes!
Amy @ Orison Orchards
Yum! These look delicious! And the ones on lettuce look right in line with my new diet. Thanks for the awesome recipes!
Devour Dinner
Hi Amy! It's always good to cut back on those calories and this is a great recipe to cut the calories but not lose the taste.
Megan Thompson
I love everything about the Instant Pot and this looks so good!!
Devour Dinner
I agree Megan! I love both my Instant Pots. Couldn't live without them!
Kimmy Ripley
This looks like the most perfect dish for Taco Tuesday! This really looks spectacular!
Devour Dinner
Ground Turkey Tacos are a great option for Taco Tuesday for sure! 😉