Turkey Potsticker Stir-Fry Lettuce Wraps (Printable Version)

Savory turkey and crisp vegetables in ginger-soy sauce, served in cool lettuce cups with toasted sesame seeds.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 pound ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup shredded carrots
03 - 1 cup shredded green cabbage
04 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, divided
05 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

→ Sauce

08 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
11 - 1 teaspoon honey
12 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, optional

→ Assembly

13 - 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated and washed
14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and chili flakes. Set aside.
02 - Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess liquid if necessary.
03 - Add minced garlic, ginger, and half the scallions to the cooked turkey. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Stir in carrots, cabbage, and bell pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables achieve a crisp-tender texture.
05 - Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and toss well to coat. Cook for 1 additional minute, then remove from heat.
06 - Spoon the turkey stir-fry mixture into lettuce leaves. Garnish with remaining scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and restaurant-quality but comes together in less time than ordering takeout.
  • Everything is customizable based on what's in your fridge, so it never feels repetitive even when you make it twice in a week.
  • The combination of warm, savory turkey against cool, crisp lettuce creates this perfect textural contrast that keeps you coming back for another wrap.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining the turkey liquid—I learned this the hard way when my wraps turned soggy and fell apart, and now I always listen for the sizzle that means the water's finally gone.
  • The lettuce cups are only as good as your leaves, so choose sturdy varieties and handle them gently so they don't tear when you're building your wrap.
03 -
  • If your lettuce leaves are cracking or tearing, dip them very briefly in warm water to soften them slightly—it sounds strange but it works and prevents the frustration of broken wraps.
  • Make extra sauce because it's the backbone of the whole dish, and drizzling a little more inside each wrap at the table makes everyone feel like they're customizing their own meal.
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