Ground turkey is one of the most nutritious and versatile protein sources available. You’ll be amazed at what you can do with this basic, low-cost tool.
Ground turkey is a healthier option than ground beef or pork, and it can be used in a number of cuisines. Ground turkey may be used in any dish that calls for ground red meat, such as lasagna, tacos, or quesadillas.
It doesn’t have to be uninteresting and boring. A variety of ingredients and cooking methods may contribute to its taste. People are growing more interested in ground turkey, which is why we put up this fantastic selection of Ground Turkey Recipes.
It features a slimmed-down version of all of your favorite comfort foods without compromising flavor, as well as some inventive ways to use ground turkey to produce quick, easy, and delicious dinners every time.
Turkey Lasagna
The first recipe on our list is a lighter version of everyone’s favorite lasagna. In this recipe, lean ground turkey, mozzarella, and ricotta are topped with a simple homemade tomato basil sauce. Perfect for serving big parties or preparing meals ahead of time!
Turkey Tacos
These Turkey Tacos are perfect for a weeknight meal. In about 15 minutes, your family will be enjoying their favorite Mexican night from beginning to end. They’re the perfect weeknight meal, yet they’re just as tasty as more time-consuming recipes.
You can make turkey tacos, turkey taco salad, lettuce wraps, burritos, and more with this ground turkey taco meat. This turkey meat freezes well for prep-ahead dinners, just when you thought Turkey Tacos couldn’t be much easier.
Ground Turkey Teriyaki Rice Bowl
Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowls are a delicious ground turkey dinner for the whole family! The mild turkey complements the Asian flavors beautifully. Another quick and easy evening meal.
Ground Turkey Pasta Bake
This Ground Turkey Pasta Bake is made with ground turkey, whole wheat pasta, greens, and cheese. Because it is both healthy and comforting, this dinner will appeal to the entire family.
Taco Mac with Ground Turkey
This easy Taco Mac recipe is a 30-minute one-pan meal that the whole family will love. It has taco meat, noodles, and cheese. Leftovers can be used to make school dinners. With taco meat, macaroni, and cheese, this quick Taco Mac meal is a 30-minute one-pan supper! Perfect for busy weekday dinners and family get-togethers.
This meal of Easy Taco Mac is perfect for the occasion. This is a 30-minute meal that only requires one pan, making cleanup a breeze. It also uses cupboard goods that you’re more than likely to have on hand. This is a great family meal, or if you’re cooking for two like us, you’ll have enough leftovers for lunch or another evening!
Cheesy Ground Turkey Quesadillas
Quesadillas made with ground turkey are a fantastic addition to any Mexican night menu. They’re basic and cheesy at the same time. They’re great with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream, or on their own.
Baked Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
Baked Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce The whole family will love these hefty and flavorful meatballs! They’re flavorful, and they’re covered with a garlic herb butter sauce.
Turkey and Vegetable Skillet
With lean ground turkey, green beans, zucchini, summer squash, and fire-roasted tomatoes, this easy weeknight meal is topped with smoked mozzarella. A delectable one-pot supper that the entire family will enjoy!
Turkey Burgers
On the lighter side of your favorite humongous beefy burger. They’re juicy and supple, and they’re flavorful to boot. The whole family will love these fast and healthy burgers! This meal combines lean ground turkey, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, Dijon mustard, egg, Worcestershire sauce, and spices.
The turkey mixture is formed into patties, which are then cooked on the grill or in a pan on the stove. Serve your turkey burgers on buns with a selection of toppings, then unwind.
Turkey Meatloaf
Turkey Meatloaf is a lighter version of your favorite comfort food that is still delicious. It’s perfectly seasoned, and the meat is barely discernible! Despite the fact that this dish is a healthier alternative to the traditional fatty ground beef version, it is still very toasty, substantial, and satisfying.
It’s also simple to put together. It’s as easy as soaking bread crumbs, sautéing veggies, and then combining everything and shaping it into a freeform loaf.
Slow-Cooked Turkey Chili
This Slow Cooker Turkey Chili is both tasty and nutritious. It’s an excellent approach to preparing meals in advance. Simply make it in the morning and let it cook for the rest of the day! This Slow Cooker Turkey Chili is the healthiest, most delicious chili you’ll ever make!
It’s filled with beans, veggies, and ground turkey before being topped with anything you like. The beef isn’t going to be missed!
Turkey Swedish Meatballs
Everyone’s favorite Swedish meatballs are now available in a smaller variant. This is the ultimate comfort food, as well as a great quick, and satisfying dinner. Make this great supper at home instead of traveling to IKEA!
The ultimate quick-and-easy lunch for the whole family is a platter of Swedish meatballs with creamy sauce and silky egg noodles. This variation is made entirely in one pan with only 10 ingredients and takes less than an hour to make.
Thai Turkey Meatballs in Coconut Red Curry Sauce
These scrumptious Thai Turkey meatballs will become a favorite in no time. They’re smothered in coconut milk gravy with ginger, garlic, and red chili paste. Baked turkey meatballs with ginger, garlic, and red curry paste have a Thai twist, keeping them light, fluffy, and moist when coated in a Thai coconut milk sauce for a quick supper.
Ground Turkey Black Bean Enchiladas
Ground Turkey Black Bean Enchiladas are a delicious way to include ground turkey in your Mexican meal planning. They’re cheesy, saucy, and really tasty. Ground turkey and black beans are heaped into these hot, cheesy enchiladas, which are always a crowd winner!
Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps
Try these Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps for a nutrient-dense lunch that’s both tasty and entertaining to consume. They’re a quick and easy low-fat, low-carb midweek meal. Your evening tacos will be healthier with these Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps! Ground turkey, fragrant spices, and all of your favorite Mexican toppings make them easy to cook and delectable.
Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
These nutritious turkey meatballs are wrapped in a deliciously sticky sweet sauce and take only 10 minutes to cook. This is an excellent option for meal preparation ahead of time! Made with lean ground turkey, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and herbs for a flavorful punch.
Cooked until the crispy outer layer is perfect in the air fryer, then blended with a sweet and spicy sauce created with only two ingredients. This recipe for meatballs is a must-try!
Turkey Picadillo
Picadillo is one of my favorite foods, with variations found all across the world, from Cuba to Puerto Rico to Mexico and even the Philippines. Ground turkey replaces beef in this lighter version, but the flavor isn’t sacrificed!
Minestrone with Turkey Meatballs
This wonderful Minestrone with Turkey Meatballs features a light, yet soothing soup and is packed with fresh veggies. It’s a fantastic light lunch with even excellent leftovers! A hearty vegetable soup that includes all of your favorite ingredients! Even in the heat, it’s cool, toasty, and quite comfy!
Turkey Sloppy Joes
These tasty turkey sloppy joes are a healthier version of a childhood favorite. They’ll be ready in under 30 minutes and taste so good that your kids won’t even notice they’re eating healthier! The combination of sweet and savory flavors, as well as the messiness of it all, is fantastic!
Ground Turkey Stroganoff
This turkey stroganoff, made with ground turkey and mushrooms in a delectable sauce, is a quick and easy recipe to prepare. This meal is wonderful and served over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
This turkey stroganoff is a spin-off of the traditional chicken stroganoff. It’s made with ground turkey, mushrooms, garlic, and paprika in a creamy sour cream sauce. The sauce is delicious and simple to make.
Turkey Shephard’s Pie
This shepherd’s pie is hearty and tasty, with ground turkey and veggies in a delectable sauce and light and fluffy mashed potatoes. It’s a quick and easy recipe that’s great for entertaining or busy weeknights.
Cheesy Baked Turkey Meatballs in Marinara
These deliciously seasoned Cheesy Roasted Turkey Meatballs are marinated and covered with cheese before baking to perfection. This will be a hit with the whole family!
One-Pot Penne Pasta with Turkey and Spinach
Who doesn’t like one-pot dishes? This 30-minute penne pasta recipe is filled with healthful ground turkey and spinach! Simple, healthy, bold-flavored one-pot recipes, such as this one-pot spaghetti, don’t call for a lot of difficult-to-find ingredients or a lot of procedures.
Baked Ziti with Ground Turkey
Baked Ziti is a comforting dish. Tender noodles, ground turkey, marinara sauce, and cheese are baked into a meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
The perfect texture and flavor combination are rich tomato sauce, melting cheese, and crunchy noodles. It’s a classic that’s liked by both kids and adults, and it’s one of my favorite comfort meals.
Turkey Meatball Tortellini Soup
This spinach and turkey meatball tortellini soup is easy to make but substantial. Make a big amount since leftovers are great for lunches at school! On a cold winter night, this simple, kid-friendly turkey meatball tortellini soup with spinach is a great way to warm up. One large serving contains only 300 calories and is incredibly satisfying.
Loaded Turkey Taco Bowls
These Loaded Turkey Taco Bowls take only 30 minutes to prepare and are packed with veggies and protein. This is a tasty and nutritious bowl meal that can be served on any weeknight. These Loaded Turkey Taco Bowls are a must-try! They’re simple, healthy, and done in under 30 minutes!
Veggies are plentiful, nutritious protein, and delectable toppings! This is the perfect fast dinner!
Taco Zucchini Boats
These Taco Zucchini Boats are a lighter version of zucchini boats loaded with taco meat. They’re a tasty way to eat a lot of good veggies while keeping your carbohydrates in check. These Taco Zucchini Boats are a delicious way to use up all of your zucchini from the summer.
They’re tasty, filling, and lower in carbs than traditional flour or corn tortilla tacos. What a terrific way to get your daily dose of vegetables!
Taco Salad
Every one of your favorite taco flavors is now available in a healthy version! This taco salad uses lean ground turkey instead of beef and is topped with a creamy homemade southwest dressing.
Ground Turkey Stir Fry
This stir fry with ground turkey, carrots, peppers, and cabbage is a quick weekday meal with a delicious stir-fry sauce. This is a fantastic low-carb supper choice!
Turkey Bolognese
We’ll round off this list with a lighter version of everyone’s favorite Italian comfort dish, Bolognese. It’s a simple and nutritious pasta dish that the kids will like. Exactly what you’re looking for to satisfy your Italian fantasies! Bolognese sauce with turkey is a simple and healthful spaghetti sauce.
It takes 45 minutes to prepare the thick, rich sauce, but it tastes like it’s been cooking all day. It’s easy to make and perfect for a weeknight supper!
