Homemade Turkey Chalupa Wrap Recipe

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This one’s for the Taco Bell lovers — but with a clean, homemade twist.

The Homemade Turkey Chalupa Wrap is everything you want in a comfort meal: crispy shell, savory seasoned filling, creamy toppings… all made with wholesome ingredients you can whip up in under 30 minutes.

We’re swapping out greasy deep-fried dough and mystery meat for a lightly toasted flatbread and lean ground turkey — but keeping all the flavor and satisfaction. It’s fast food flavor, done better.

 

Ingredients:

For the turkey filling:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 lb ground turkey

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • ½ tsp cumin

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ¼ tsp paprika

  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the wrap:

  • 4 soft flatbreads or pita-style wraps (look for whole grain or gluten-free)

  • ½ cup shredded lettuce

  • 1 avocado, sliced or mashed

  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or clean sour cream

  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar or dairy-free cheese

  • Optional: chopped tomatoes, hot sauce, lime wedges

 

Instructions:

  1. Cook the turkey
    In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add ground turkey and season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 7–9 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned and fully cooked.

  2. Warm the flatbreads
    In a dry skillet or oven, lightly toast the flatbreads until warm and just golden. This gives that chalupa-style texture without frying.

  3. Assemble the chalupa wraps
    Spread avocado or Greek yogurt on each flatbread. Top with ground turkey, lettuce, cheese, and any extra toppings you love.

  4. Fold and serve
    Fold like a taco or burrito and dig in while warm.

 

Sarah’s Tips:

  • Want it spicier? Add jalapeños or a drizzle of sriracha.

  • Dairy-free option: Use plant-based cheese and yogurt.

  • No flatbreads? Use whole wheat tortillas or lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.

  • Meal prep idea: Cook turkey ahead and reheat for a 5-minute meal.

 

Flavorful Conclusion:

This Homemade Turkey Chalupa Wrap brings serious fast food vibes — but it’s clean, satisfying, and totally doable on a busy weeknight. It’s the kind of meal that feels like a treat… but fuels you like real food should.

 

Nutrition (per wrap, serves 4):

  • Calories: 420

  • Protein: 34g

  • Carbs: 22g

  • Fat: 22g

  • Fiber: 4g

  • Sugar: 2g

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