Cheesy Turkey Burger Lettuce Wraps with Crispy Onions and Special Sauce

Craving a cheeseburger but want to skip the bun? These turkey cheeseburger lettuce wraps are the answer! They pack all the classic burger flavors-savory seasoned turkey, gooey cheddar, tangy pickles and a creamy special sauce-into crisp lettuce cups for a lighter, crunchy twist.

Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. The combination of crispy fried onions and shredded lettuce adds texture, while the special sauce ties everything together. It’s a fun, family-friendly meal that will make you forget all about the bun!

Log in to save recipes and build weekly shopping lists.

Ingredients

1 unit Sliced Dill PickleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Cheddar CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Baby LettuceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground TurkeyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Fry SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Beef Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit KetchupView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Crispy Fried OnionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Dijon MustardView 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 the lettuce. Trim the root end and separate the leaves. Thinly slice 1-2 small inner leaves to get about ⅓ cup shredded lettuce. Drain the pickle and chop it roughly.
2. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, half the Dijon mustard and ½ teaspoon fry seasoning. Add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, stirring until the sauce reaches a drizzling consistency. Set aside.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, remaining fry seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and almost cooked through, 3-5 minutes. Stir in the beef stock concentrate and ¼ cup water. Cook, stirring, until the liquid is absorbed and the turkey is cooked through, 2-3 minutes. If there’s excess grease, carefully pour it out. Add half the cheddar cheese and stir until melted, about 1 minute.
4. Divide the lettuce leaves among plates. Fill with the turkey mixture, chopped pickle, shredded lettuce, crispy fried onions, remaining cheddar cheese and drizzle with the special sauce. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground beef instead of turkey?

Yes, you can substitute ground beef for the turkey. The cooking time may vary slightly, so cook until browned and cooked through.

What can I use instead of fry seasoning?

If you don’t have fry seasoning, you can use a mix of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

How do I store leftovers?

Store the turkey mixture and toppings separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Assemble the wraps just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.