Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

Tacos are a weekly staple at our house.  They are super easy to make quickly and super easy to double or triple the meat recipe to freeze for later.  Using ground turkey or lean ground beef makes this a healthy dinner the whole family will enjoy!  

Taco Seasoning 

Makes enough seasoning for 1 pound of meat

1 Tbsp. Chili Powder

1/4 Tsp. Garlic Powder

1/4 Tsp. Onion Powder

1/4 Tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (if you don't like spicy, this can be omitted.)

1/4 Tsp. Dried Oregano

1/2 Tsp. Paprika

1 1/2 Tsp. Cumin

1 Tsp. of Sea Salt (I usually cut this down to 1/4-1/2 tsp.)

1 Tsp. Black Pepper

For the Tacos

Serves 4

Combine all ingredients and set aside

Brown 1 lb. ground meat and drain off any excess water or grease. 

Combine the following with the browned, drained meat: 

taco seasoning

2/3 cup of water

1 can tomatoes with green chilies

Simmer until liquid is reduced

Serve on shells of Bib Lettuce with your favorite toppings.