Turkish-Spiced Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps with Greek Salad and Feta

There’s something undeniably satisfying about a lettuce wrap. The crisp crunch of romaine, the perfectly cradled filling and that light-but-satisfied feeling after dinner. These Turkish-spiced ground beef lettuce wraps bring together savory, aromatic meat with a fresh Greek salad and creamy feta for a meal that’s both quick and impressive.

Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something flavorful without the fuss. The ground beef is seasoned with a Turkish spice blend, garlic and a splash of soy sauce, then piled into lettuce cups and topped with a bright cucumber-tomato salad and tangy feta. Each bite is a delicious balance of textures and tastes.

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Ingredients

1 unit Baby LettuceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Feta CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Red OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Soy SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Greek VinaigretteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 clove GarlicView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Mini CucumberView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Grape TomatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Turkish Spice BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce. Trim the ends off the cucumber, quarter it lengthwise, then slice crosswise into ½-inch pieces. Halve the grape tomatoes. Peel and finely chop the red onion. Peel and mince or grate the garlic. Trim the root end from the lettuce and separate the leaves.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of chopped onion (use 4 tablespoons for 4 servings) and the Greek vinaigrette. Toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the remaining onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add the ground beef, Turkish spice blend, garlic and half the soy sauce (use all the soy sauce for 4 servings). Cook, breaking the meat into pieces, until the beef is cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. For extra sauciness, stir in a splash of water near the end of cooking.
4. Divide the lettuce leaves among plates. Spoon the cooked beef into the lettuce cups, then top with the cucumber-tomato salad. Drizzle any remaining vinaigrette from the bowl over the wraps. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?

Yes, ground turkey works perfectly in this recipe. Just cook it until no longer pink, about 4-6 minutes.

What can I substitute for Turkish spice blend?

You can make your own blend with equal parts cumin, coriander, paprika and a pinch of cinnamon or allspice.

How do I store leftovers?

Store the beef, salad and lettuce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Assemble just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.