Ground turkey is a great alternative to ground beef and a delicious way to switch up your regular meal prep routine. In addition, ground turkey is a leaner option that is lower in calories, fat and cholesterol. If you’re looking for a healthier, lighter option for your family’s dinners, look no further than these eighteen delicious ground turkey recipes!
For a quick and tasty entrée to add to your meal plan, try a Southwest-Style Ground Turkey Bowl. This delicious bowl combines black beans, quinoa and cooked ground turkey in a flavorful mixture of spices and veggies. A spoonful of salsa and some chopped avocado complete this tasty dish!
If you’re looking for a hyper-satisfying meal to make during the week, look no further than this Spiced Ground Turkey Skillet. Thishealthy one-pot dish is full of bold flavors and requires minimal effort. This dish is equally as delicious served over a bowl of white rice or with a side of potatoes.
The versatility of ground turkey doesn’t stop at entrees. Try making a crowd-pleasing appetizer like these Thai-Style Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps. This light and fresh recipe is perfect for parties, potlucks and family meals alike. Serve the turkey mixture in lettuce cups along with a side of Thai-inspired dipping sauces and enjoy!
Need another weeknight staple? You’re in luck – try homemade Turkish Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers. This creative twist on stuffed peppers combines ground turkey, bulgur wheat and traditional Mediterranean flavors for a tasty result. Serve as is for a light, healthy meal or pair with a side of couscous for a heartier option.
If you’re looking to mix things up with a sweet and savory entree, you’ll love these Teriyaki Ground Turkey Meatballs. This classic Asian-inspired dish is a must-try and takes just thirty minutes to prepare. Serve the meatballs with your favorite teriyaki sauce and a side dish to make a complete meal.
Finally, if you’re looking for a twist on the classic burger, opt for this Italian-Style Ground Turkey Casserole. This tasty casserole swaps in ground turkey for ground beef to create a healthier and more interesting dish. Serve the casserole on its own or top with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese and some fresh parsley.
There are so many delicious recipes out there featuring ground turkey. Start experimenting today and you’ll quickly see why it’s such a favorite in meal prepping. For endless recipes and ideas, try these eighteen ground turkey creations!
Looking for ways to use ground turkey? Here are a variety of delicious healthy ground turkey recipes that are sure to be a hit!
Let’s talk turkey… ground turkey that is!
Ground turkey is a staple in our household that we always have on hand. I usually prefer to cook with ground turkey over ground beef because it’s a leaner protein and lower in saturated fat. Plus, it has a milder flavor than ground beef making it such a versatile ingredient that compliments a variety of meals nicely.
Ground Turkey vs. Ground Beef
Overall, ground turkey is a leaner meat than ground beef. If you’re using 99% lean ground turkey it will have fewer calories and fat than ground beef. If you’re comparing 93% ground turkey with 93% ground beef, the calories and fat are relatively the same, but ground turkey has less saturated fat than ground beef.
I’ve compiled my favorite ground turkey recipes below covering everything from burgers and casseroles to soups and salads.
Turkey Burger
These juicy turkey burgers are made with ground turkey, Worcestershire sauce and a blend of seasonings. They’re loaded with flavor and easy to make on the grill or stovetop.
Spinach Turkey Meatballs
These simple clean eating Popeye turkey meatballs are moist and flavorful, loaded with veggies and require no binders! Meal prep a batch early in the week so you can add them to pasta, sandwiches, salads and more throughout the week!
Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili
Not your average chili, this butternut squash and turkey chili features red lentils and is simmered in a creamy coconut milk and tomato broth. It can be made in your pressure cooker or on the stove top!
Turkey Chili
This lightened up turkey chili is made with a blend of kidney and black beans as well as corn. It’s the perfect meal to serve for game day or as an easy dinner!
Taco Soup
This easy taco soup recipe combines all your favorite taco ingredients in one pot – ground turkey, beans, corn, tomatoes and taco seasoning. It’s packed with flavor and a hint of spice and is perfect for meal prep.
Turkey Stuffed Peppers
These turkey stuffed bell peppers are an easy and healthy weeknight meal loaded with ground turkey, brown rice, tomato sauce and spices. Serve with side salad for a veggie-packed meal.
Turkey Eggplant Casserole
Comfort food made healthy, this cheesy eggplant casserole layers eggplant with protein-rich turkey and mozzarella. The best part? It bakes up in 30 minutes!
5-Ingredient Turkey Zucchini Boats
Healthy turkey zucchini boats that consist of 5 ingredients? Is this real life? Yes, yes it is. This dinner is comforting and so simple to make. Low-carb, paleo-friendly and gluten-free.
Turkey Cauliflower Baked Ziti
This turkey cauliflower baked ziti uses cooked cauliflower instead of pasta noodles so it’s low-carb and gluten-free while still being cheesy and delicious.
Turkey Marinara over Zucchini Noodles
Use zucchini noodles instead of pasta for a low-cal, low-carb turkey marinara pasta dish. With only five ingredients and about 15 minutes of prep time, this is a fast, healthy and easy meal you can make any night of the week.
Stuffed Pepper Casserole
This stuffed pepper casserole has all the delicious flavors of traditional stuffed peppers but is made in one pot for an easy weeknight meal. Loaded with ground turkey, brown rice, veggies, spices and topped with cheese. It’s hearty, delicious and packed with flavor.
Healthy Taco Salad
This healthy taco salad is made with ground turkey taco meat instead of beef and is packed with veggies. It comes together quickly making it perfect for a weeknight meal.
Cheeseburger Salad
Enjoy all the flavor of a delicious burger, but make it low carb with a cheeseburger salad that’s loaded with veggies and topped with a honey mustard dressing.
Spaghetti Squash Taco Bake
This spaghetti squash taco bake combines low-carb spaghetti squash with ground turkey, taco seasoning, salsa and cheese for a delicious, healthy and easy dinner.
Egg Roll in a Bowl
This egg roll bowl combines lean protein with coleslaw mix and coconut aminos for a healthy meal that has flavor similar to an egg roll, minus the fried wrap.
Taco Zucchini Boats
Protein packed and dairy-free, these taco zucchini boats are perfect for a quick and easy healthy weeknight dinner.
Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
These unstuffed cabbage rolls taste just like the traditional recipe with a fraction of the effort. Packed with vegetables and flavor, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner.
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18 Best Ground Turkey Recipes + Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Here you’ll find 18 healthy ground turkey recipes as well as a recipe for turkey stuffed peppers.
Servings 4
- 4 bell peppers, any color
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ½ medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 ⅓ cup tomato sauce, divided
- ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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Cook brown rice if you haven’t already.
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Cut bell peppers in half, remove seeds and discard. Set aside.
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In a large nonstick pan, brown ground turkey with chopped onions and garlic. Use a spatula to break ground turkey into small pieces while it cooks. It should be fully cooked after 7-8 minutes. Remove from heat and add rice, 1 cup tomato sauce (save remaining 1/3 cup for later), Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and cinnamon to the pan. Mix well.
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Add halved bell peppers to a 9×13 baking dish. If the peppers are leaning too much, you can trim the bottom of the pepper to help it lay flat in the pan without the stuffing falling out.
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Stuff each bell pepper with about 1/2 cup of the turkey and rice mixture and top each with 1 Tablespoon tomato sauce and a sprinkle of shredded cheese. Carefully pour 1 cup water in between peppers in the bottom of the pan to help steam the peppers while baking.
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Cover baking dish with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and place peppers back in the oven uncovered for about 5 minutes more, until cheese melts and peppers are soft. Serve immediately.
Serving: 2pepper halves Calories: 346kcal Carbohydrates: 32g Protein: 29g Fat: 12g Fiber: 8g Sugar: 9g
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