If you’ve ever wondered what to cook with the ground turkey lurking in your fridge or freezer, I’ve got you covered. I rounded up 22 of the best ground turkey recipes that are perfect for your dinner menu. These flavorful and easy recipes using ground turkey are protein packed and guaranteed to be staples in your house.
Reasons to love ground turkey
Ground turkey is one of my go-to meats to cook with, especially for lightened up comfort foods. You’ll love using it in recipes because it’s:
- Packed with lean protein
- Super versatile and the perfect swap for beef (if you’re looking to cut down on red meat)
- Easy to cook with and season to make your fav recipes
I separated these ground turkey recipes into chilis & soups, meatballs & meatloaves, burgers, patties & sandwiches, delicious pasta recipes and fun comfort foods that are perfect for feeding the whole family or meal prepping. Pair them with amazing side dishes and enjoy!
If you make any of these delicious recipes with ground turkey be sure to leave a comment & a rating so I know how you liked it. Enjoy, xo!
Chilis & Soups
The Best Healthy Turkey Chili
Creamy Tomato Orzo Soup with Mini Turkey Meatballs
Slow Cooker Black Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili
Two-Bean and Corn Chipotle Turkey Chili
Clean Eating Chipotle Turkey Quinoa Chili
Meatballs & Meatloaves
Juicy Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Basil Sauce with Burrata
Slow Cooker Sweet & Spicy BBQ Cranberry Turkey Meatballs
Cheddar-Stuffed Sweet Potato BBQ Turkey Meatloaf
Jalapeno-Cheddar Stuffed Enchilada Turkey Meatloaf
Burgers, Patties & Sandwiches
Sweet & Spicy BBQ Bacon Hawaiian Turkey Burgers
Maple Blueberry Turkey Sausage Breakfast Patties
Jalapeño Curry Turkey Burgers
Pesto Turkey Burger Sliders on Sweet Potato Buns
30 Minute Healthier Turkey Sloppy Joes with Homemade Sauce!
Pasta Party
The Best Healthy Turkey Lasagna You’ll Ever Eat
Saucy Baked Pumpkin Pasta
The BEST Zucchini Lasagna Recipe (low carb!)
Low Carb Eggplant Lasagna with the Best Turkey Meat Sauce + Burrata
Fun Comfort Foods
Amazing Easy Turkey Tacos (with a slow cooker option!)
Indian-Inspired Shepherd’s Pie
White Bean, Spinach & Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers with Burrata
Cheesy Quinoa and Turkey Sloppy Joe Stuffed Bell Peppers
Feel free to use ground turkey (instead of ground chicken) in any of these delicious recipes
- One Pan Ginger Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Sauce
- Cheddar-Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf
- White Chicken Chili Pie with Pumpkin Cornbread Crust
- Freezer-Friendly Green Chile Chicken Burritos
- Firecracker Chicken Meatballs with Cilantro Coconut Pineapple Rice
- Buffalo Zucchini Chicken Burgers
- Chipotle Chicken Tostadas with Pineapple Salsa
- 30-Minute Sesame Chicken Green Bean Stir Fry
- One Pan Cilantro Chicken Meatballs in Mango Coconut Sauce
- Healthy Enchilada Chicken & Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
- Slow Cooker Black Bean Quinoa Pumpkin Chicken Chili
- Sheet Pan Zucchini Chicken Meatballs with Coconut Curry Sauce
- Cheesy Chicken Quinoa Enchilada Meatloaf Muffins
- Paleo Turmeric Chicken Meatballs with Green Tahini Sauce
If you make any of these recipes using ground turkey be sure to leave a comment & a rating so I know how you like it! Enjoy xo!
