# Required Ingredients:
→ Meat
01 - 1 lb lean ground turkey
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
06 - 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated and washed
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 - 2 tsp chili powder
08 - 1 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
11 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Sauces & Garnishes
14 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
15 - 1/4 cup water
16 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
17 - 1 small avocado, diced, optional
18 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until mostly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
02 - Add onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are softened.
03 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne if using, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add tomato paste, water, and cherry tomatoes. Stir well and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens and turkey is fully cooked.
05 - Remove from heat. Stir in half the cilantro.
06 - Spoon turkey mixture into lettuce leaves. Top with avocado, extra cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
