Moo shu turkey lettuce wraps are a delightful and savory dish that combines the flavors of Asian cuisine with the convenience of using ground turkey instead of traditional pork or chicken. This recipe offers a healthier and just as delicious alternative to the classic moo shu dish, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a lighter, yet equally flavorful meal. With its vibrant colors, tender turkey, and crisp lettuce wraps, this recipe promises an exciting culinary experience that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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MOO SHU LETTUCE CUPS
I took ordinary ground beef and turned it into a new classic. Sweet and savory flavors that make this dish a dinnertime favorite. We love the meat mixture served in flour tortillas, too! -Christine Keating, Norwalk, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix first 5 ingredients and, if desired, pepper flakes. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion, garlic and ginger over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Add mushrooms, carrot, celery and pepper; stir in sauce mixture., Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender and flavors are blended, 3-4 hours. Serve in lettuce leaves; sprinkle with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 744mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
MOO SHOO TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS
Make Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps for a fun alternative to the traditional wrap. Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps feature ground-turkey and cabbage slaw.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add turkey; cook 10 min. or until done, stirring frequently.
- Add coleslaw blend; mix well. Cook 5 min., stirring frequently. Stir in hoisin sauce and vinegar; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until slightly thickened.
- Spoon onto lettuce leaves; roll up. Top with onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g
TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the filling: Brown the turkey in the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Add the mushrooms, scallions, garlic and water chestnuts, and cook until the mushrooms soften. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar and vinegar, pour over the turkey mixture and cook 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
- For the drizzling sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, mustard, Sriracha, sesame oil and 1/4 cup water.
- Serve the turkey mixture with the lettuce leaves, drizzling sauce and vegetables for lettuce wrap assembly.
MOO SHU WRAPS
This recipe is made with ground turkey. I found it on Jennie-O Turkey web site. Looks really great but I have not tried it yet. I am posting it here so I don't lose it. :)
Provided by Asha1126
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 2 wraps, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add mushrooms, garlic and ginger and stir fry for about 2-3 minutes.
- Crumble ground turkey into skillet and add bell pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cole slaw mix and hoisin sauce and stir fry 5 minutes.
- Spread a thin layer of plum sauce evenly over each warmed up tortilla and top with turkey mixture. Fold bottom of tortilla up over filling, fold sides in and roll up.
- Enjoy!
TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS
This dish is very versatile. Try serving the filling on flour tortillas with hoisin sauce for a moo shoo type dish - or use it to top brown rice and veggies for rice bowls.
Provided by blancdeblanc
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Turn off heat; stir in rice noodles. Cover, and allow noodles to soak until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Rinse with cold water. Drain well.
- Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the mushrooms in the hot oil until they are browned and softened, about 2 minutes. Remove the mushrooms from the pan. Reserve.
- Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil in the pan. Cook and stir the turkey in the oil until it is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the green onions, water chestnuts, ginger, and garlic; continue to cook for 1 minute. Mix in the reserved mushrooms, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer briefly to combine the flavors. Take the pan off the heat; stir in the rice vinegar, sesame oil, and orange zest.
- To assemble lettuce wraps, place a bit of turkey filling on each lettuce leaf. Top each with cooked noodles, and a sprinkle of bean sprouts, carrots, peanuts, and cilantro. Serve with sweet chili sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 83.9 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 1283.8 mg, Sugar 19.8 g
Tips:
- To make the turkey more flavorful, marinate it for at least 30 minutes before cooking. You can use a simple marinade made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and ginger.
- If you don't have hoisin sauce, you can substitute a mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. You can also use oyster sauce.
- To make the lettuce wraps easier to eat, cut the lettuce leaves into smaller pieces. You can also use other types of leaves, such as Boston lettuce or butter lettuce.
- Serve the moo shu turkey lettuce wraps with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include hoisin sauce, duck sauce, and plum sauce.
Conclusion:
Moo shu turkey lettuce wraps are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party. The turkey is cooked in a flavorful sauce and then wrapped in lettuce leaves with vegetables. The wraps are served with a dipping sauce of your choice. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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