Turkey Burger Lettuce Wraps

A turkey burger lettuce wrap on a plate.

This juicy, flavorful turkey burger lettuce wraps recipe takes your favorite turkey burgers and makes them lighter by serving them on crisp lettuce instead of buns. These wraps are the perfect easy and delicious dinner, fantastic for meal prep, and a great party dish, too!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 18

Servings: servings

Calories: 206kcal

Equipment

Kitchen Knife
Large Cast Iron Skillet or Stainless Steel Pan
Spatula
Meat Thermometer

Ingredients

2 tablespoons neutral oil like grapeseed or avocado oil
1 pound lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
½ onion
¾ teaspoon kosher salt see note 1
fresh black pepper
8 lettuce leaves see note 2

Toppings

American cheese see note 3
lettuce
tomato
onion
ketchup
mustard
mayonnaise

Instructions

Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Grate about half of your onion using the second-smallest holes of a box grater.
Measure two tablespoons of the grated onion, leaving behind any liquid.
Combine ground turkey, Worcestershire sauce, onion, salt, and pepper (if using) in a large mixing bowl.
Mix the ingredients well, trying not to overwork the turkey meat too much.
Divide the turkey into four equal patties.
Add the patties to the hot skillet and cook for about 4 minutes on each side or until an instant-read thermometer measures an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
If adding cheese, add it in the last two minutes of cooking.
Remove the patties from the pan. Let cool for a minute or two before adding to the lettuce.
Build the lettuce wraps by placing a patty on a lettuce leaf and placing another lettuce leaf over top. Add your favorite toppings and serve right away!

Notes

General

If you are not using Diamond Crystal kosher salt, you will need to use less salt in the turkey mixture. Try adding half of the amount recommended, then cook off a tiny piece of the turkey and taste for seasoning, adding more salt if needed.
Use sturdy lettuce leaves like green leaf lettuce, romaine, or iceberg. Bibb or butter lettuce will work well, too.
You can also use any other good melting cheese, like cheddar, Monterey jack, Swiss, gruyère, or provolone.
Estimated calories are for one turkey burger lettuce wrap with no toppings.

Storage and Reheating

Fridge You can refrigerate leftover turkey patties in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. Store lettuce separately so that it doesn't wilt or get soggy.
Freezer You can freeze cooked turkey burgers if needed. They may, however, become a bit dry in the process of thawing and reheating. Freezing raw turkey burger patties is my preferred method.
Reheat To reheat the patties from the fridge, you can use the microwave at 30-second intervals until heated through, or you can heat them in a hot pan with a bit of oil.

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