If you thought ground turkey recipes for dinner were boring, think again! This list of recipes is perfect for when you’re trying to cut calories without cutting flavor. Just wait until you discover low-carb turkey chili, sweet sesame ginger meatballs, Thai turkey lettuce wraps, and so many more.
So are you ready to discover?
Let’s dive in!
For more ground meat recipes, see this big list of ground chicken recipes and ground Italian sausage recipes.
The Best Turkey Meatballs
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With just 20 minutes and seven ingredients (including salt), you can make these juicy and flavorful turkey meatballs. And oh my God are they delicious!
They’re so moist and tender that you’ll keep making them over and over again. Plus, they are full of protein! Add them to bowls, serve them over rice or with pasta for amazingly healthy weeknight dinners.
5 Flavorful Turkey Meatball Recipes
The meatballs above are delicious but also quite traditional. So, do you want to kick the flavor up a notch? Try these five amazing turkey meatball flavors. We have buffalo, teriyaki, Korean BBQ, Swedish, and garlic parmesan.
Turkey Meatball Ramen
Are you looking a bowl full a healthful nutritious ingredients? Then look no further than this turkey meatball ramen idea with meatballs, kale, carrots, and an egg. It’s so good!
Turkey Tater Tot Casserole
Turkey tater tot casserole is a comforting, family-friendly dish with ground turkey, creamy sauce, and mushrooms with a golden tater tot topping. Make it once and the whole family will love it.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 8 oz mushrooms diced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 bag of tater tots
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large pan, cook the onions and mushrooms for 4 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the turkey and cook until no longer pink, 5 minutes.
- Add the butter and flour, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the milk slowly and whisk constantly. Cook for 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the mixture into your baking dish. Top with the shredded cheese, then tater tots.
- Bake 30-35 minutes until tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until heated through.
Cool Ranch Turkey Taco Casserole
Move over, beef! Turkey gets the spotlight in this flavorful Southwest-inspired Cool Ranch Turkey Taco Casserole fromXOXO Bella. And if you ever found ground turkey to be a bit bland, you wouldn’t be alone.
But that’s not the case here. Bella brings the flavors of the ranch, red onions, jalapenos, and so much more.
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Easy Ground Turkey Tostadas
Are you looking for a healthy twist on taco night? Try our easy ground turkey tostadas. Just swap ground beef for turkey, and instantly, you have a more nutritious meal. Next, top your tostadas with delicious veggies like avocado, roasted peppers, and diced tomatoes.
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup refried beans
- ½ cup Mexican shredded cheese
- 8 Tostada shells
- Other toppings: lettuce, tomato, sour cream, salsa
Instructions:
- Cook the ground turkey in a large pan until it’s no longer pink about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the taco seasoning to the turkey and stir until it’s well mixed.
- Warm the refried beans in a small pot for about 5 minutes and set them aside.
- Take one tostada shell and spread the warm refried beans on top. Then, add a layer of ground turkey, shredded cheese, and other toppings.
- Repeat for all the tostada shells.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Turkey San Choy Bow (Chinese lettuce wraps)
Marie ofSugar Salt Magicgives her delicious take on the classic Chinese lettuce wraps.
Each crunchy lettuce wrap is filled with the flavors you expect from Asian cuisine.
They’re quick to make, and you’ll love how easy prep work is for this dish, as you can complete most steps ahead of time.
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Easy Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
This easy turkey shepherd’s pie recipe is a tasty twist on the comfort food favorite. It’s so easy, comforting, and delicious that you’ll forget it doesn’t have beef.
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Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ⅔ cup frozen peas and carrots
- ⅓ cup frozen corn
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared ahead)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
- Cook the ground turkey in a pan over medium heat until it’s no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the meat from the pan and set it aside. This will prevent the meat from getting too tough while cooking the onions and garlic.
- In the same pan, cook the onions for 4 minutes until soft. Then add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the meat back and mix with the onion mixture. Sprinkle the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, broth, dried thyme, and parsley. Cook for 10 minutes or until the mixture has thickened, stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the frozen peas, carrots, and corn. Stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish and top with shredded cheese. Add the mashed potatoes on top and spread to the edge of the dish. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
Notes:
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-5 days and cover with foil or plastic wrap.
- Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes
Caramelized Onion Mushroom Swiss Turkey Burger
Now that’s a burger! Jim ofCasual Epicurerecognizes that turkey burgers, without help, can leave the taste buds yearning for more.
So that’s why he blessed them with more umami flavor in the form of caramelized onions and Swiss cheese. The burger itself is seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic salt, and more.
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Greek-Style Turkey Stuffed Peppers
These Greek-inspired turkey stuffed peppers are full of healthful and tasty ingredients including bell peppers, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and plenty of herbs.
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Ingredients:
- 2 Bell peppers
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped dill
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- Cooked white rice
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut the peppers in half from the top stem to the bottom. Remove all the seeds and the white parts inside. Place the peppers cut side up on a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the ground turkey in a pan over medium heat until it’s no longer pink. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, parsley, dill, oregano, tomato sauce, and cooked rice to the turkey. Stir everything together well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the filling into the peppers, making sure it’s spread evenly.
- Bake the stuffed peppers for 20-25 minutes or until the peppers are soft.
- Sprinkle extra feta and fresh parsley on top, and enjoy!
Homemade Ramen With Seasoned Ground Turkey
Now that we’re grown-ups, it might be time to think more about how we eat.
So with this homemade ramen with seasoned ground turkey recipe from Megan, The Oregon Dietician, you’ll learn how to step up your ramen game.
Along with ground turkey and ramen noodles, you’ll find carrots, green onions, mushrooms, and lots of flavors from ingredients like sesame oil and rice wine vinegar.
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Easy Turkey Burritos
In the mood for a Mexican-style meal, these easy turkey burritos are your answer. Simply cook the ground turkey, add the seasoning, fold the burrito and enjoy.
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Mexican shredded cheese
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- 4 extra large flour tortillas
- Shredded lettuce (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large pan, cook the ground turkey over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until it’s no longer pink.
- Add the taco seasoning to the turkey and stir it in. Cook for 2-3 more minutes until the meat is fully covered with seasoning.
- Wrap the tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave them for 20-30 seconds to warm them up. Set them aside.
- Place a tortilla on a large cutting board. Put ¼ cup of rice a little below the middle of the tortilla. Then add ⅓ cup of turkey, black beans, tomato, cheese, and lettuce (if you want).
- Fold the bottom of the tortilla up over the filling, then fold the sides in. Roll it up tightly, and if you want, wrap it in parchment paper to hold it together.
- Serve with sour cream and salsa. Enjoy!
Notes:
- To store burritos, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to five days.
- To freeze burritos, wrap each burrito individually in plastic wrap or parchment paper, then place them in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to three months.
- To reheat burritos, preheat the oven to 350 degrees, wrap them in foil, and bake them for 7-10 minutes, flipping halfway.
Instant Pot Turkey Taco Pasta
For a fun change up to Taco Tuesdays, see this instant pot turkey taco pasta from Julia ofA Cedar Spoon.
When using your pressure cooker, it comes together in no time with tender ground turkey, taco seasoning, and fire-roasted tomatoes. It’s a tasty dish with a kick that everyone will love.
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Greek Turkey Rice Bowls
Serve this Greek-style turkey rice bowl with hummus and cucumber tomato salad for a recipe so good you’ll keep it in your weekly menu rotation.
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Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped dill
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cups cooked white rice
FOR THE CUCUMBER SALAD
- 1 cucumber peeled, seeded, and cut into ¼-inch pieces
- ¾ cup tomatoes chopped
- 1 small red onion chopped
- ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ¼ tsp Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions:
- Cook the ground turkey in a pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until it’s no longer pink.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
- Stir in the feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, parsley, dill, oregano, and tomato sauce. Mix everything well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Let it cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- Put some cooked rice into 4 bowls. Spoon the turkey mixture on top of the rice.
- Add cucumber salad on top as a garnish, and enjoy!
Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes With Ground Turkey Breast
Enjoy these tasty old-school sloppy Joes with ground turkey from Lisa ofGarlic And Zestfor a lightened-up twist on the classic lunchroom fave.
It’s got all the flavors you remember, but it’s less fatty than beef and has fewer calories.
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Easy Turkey Tacos
If Taco Tuesday is a staple in your household, you won’t want to miss this easy turkey taco recipe. Simply swap ground beef with ground turkey and enjoy cleaner eating.
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded lettuce
- 8 hard shell taco
Instructions:
- In a large pan, cook the ground turkey over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until it’s no longer pink.
- Add the taco seasoning to the turkey and stir it in. Let it cook for 2-3 more minutes until the meat is fully covered with seasoning.
- Divide the meat evenly among the taco shells.
- Top the tacos with shredded cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
- Serve with sour cream and salsa. Enjoy!
Spinach and Feta Turkey Burger
Did Scott ofDishes With Dadmanage to do the impossible? That is, make a turkey burger look as appetizing as its beefy counterpart.
That’s a resounding yes!
Just look at it shimmering with juiciness and stuffed with feta, spinach, herbs, spices, and tangy tzatziki sauce dripping off the sides of the pillowy soft bun.
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Easy Ground Turkey Chili
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Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 can (15 oz) cannelini, drained and rinsed
- 2 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes, with green chiles
- 1 can (16 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions:
- Cook the ground turkey in a pan over medium heat until it’s no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the meat from the pan and set it aside. This will prevent the meat from getting too tough while cooking the onions and garlic.
- In the same pan, cook the onions for 4 minutes until soft. Then add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the meat, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the pan with onions and garlic. Stir to combine.
- Add the meat mixture to the slow cooker.
- Then, add the beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and liquid smoke. Stir to combine thoroughly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Serve with shredded cheese, green onions, and sour cream. Enjoy!
Notes:
- Store chili in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
- You can freeze up to 6 months.
Greek Turkey Zucchini Boats
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Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped dill
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Trim off the stem ends and cut the zucchini in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop the flesh out with a spoon and discard.
- Place the hollowed zucchini on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Brown the turkey in a saute pan over medium heat until it is no longer pink. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute..
- Then add the feta, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, parsley, dill, oregano, and tomato sauce. Mix until thoroughly combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the filling evenly into the zucchini. Bake for 20-25 minutes until zucchini are tender.
- Garnish with feta cheese and fresh parsley, and enjoy!
Turkey Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
With cheese, Portobello mushrooms, ground turkey, and marinara sauce, our Italian stuffed mushrooms are a fun and deliciously healthy recipe you’ll want to keep on repeat.
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound Portabello mushrooms
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup Italian cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- To clean the mushrooms, remove the stems and use a spoon to scrape out the gills.
- Arrange mushroom caps on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and bake for 10 minutes. Then, set aside.
- Brown the turkey in a saute pan over medium heat until it is no longer pink. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes or until it is softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Then add the turkey, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and marinara sauce. Mix until thoroughly combined, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Spoon the meat mixture into the mushrooms and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Asian Turkey and Broccoli Asian Bowl
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 head of broccoli (blanched)
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 garlic clove
- ⅔ cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Cooked Rice
Instructions:
- To blanch the broccoli, bring a big pot of water to boil. Drop the florets into the water and cook for two to three minutes until bright green and tender. Immediately drain in a strainer and put in an ice bath (a large bowl filled with ice water). This will stop the cooking process. Once the broccoli is cool, drain again and set aside.
- Add the sesame oil to a large pan and cook the ground turkey over medium heat until it’s no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the ginger and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Reserve 2 tablespoons of the broth and pour the rest into the pan with the cooked ground turkey. Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
- Mix the reserved broth and cornstarch. Stir to combine and add it to the pan. Cook until sauce has thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add broccoli and stir to combine and heat through. Garnish with green onions and serve over rice. Enjoy!
Notes:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Which Ground Turkey Recipe For Dinner Will You Try First?
So today, you’ve seen many healthy and tasty ground turkey recipes for dinner. There are so many options like instant pot taco pasta, turkey pumpkin chili, and perhaps the juiciest spinach and feta turkey burger. So, what will it be? Let us know.
And if you like this list, check out this tasty list of ground lamb recipes and healthy ground beef recipes.
