First time using ground turkey........

CheleLynn44

Tonite I'm making a recipe using ground turkey instead of 97/3 ground beef. For those that use it regularly do you like it, did it take some getting used to?? I'm putting it in a cupcake lasagna recipe.

Trying to make better choices! Slowly I'm moving along!!!

Thanks in advance for hour advice!!

issyfit

I use it for taco salads frequently and love it.

MIssFinny

I think ground turkey is just as good as beef! I typically use it in place of beef to make meatballs, burgers, and tacos. At least for me, I can't tell the difference. Enjoy your cupcake lasagnas!

Shirley61

I use it in chili and make meatload with it.
You can make meatballs for spaghetti too.
Various uses.
Good Luck.

healthybabs

My family now prefers ground turkey instead of ground beef. I use it in meatloaf, tacos, meatballs, soup, burgers etc. I will tell you that you need to season it really well because it is pretty bland. Also, you need to be sure it is thoroughly cooked unlike beef which can be rare or medium, turkey must be cooked thru. Enjoy!

jennynorris1

I only use ground turkey breast, everything else is a little gamy tasting for me. I love tilapia instead of ground beef or turkey for tacos. Last night I mixed 94/6 lean beef and ground turkey breast for hamburgers-really good!

abassett822

I have only tried it once in a meat sauce. My kids had no idea that I had used it instead of ground beef! (And let me tell ya...I have one that refuses to eat turkey even on Thanksgiving and even he couldn't tell the difference.) I plan to use it again and incorporate it more into recipes that call for ground beef.

Fitness_4_Jess

Ground turkey is all I eat now - now more ground beef for me. The taste does take a tad getting used to since they two tastes are a slightly different . Lean ground turkey is the best!

mslack01

I like making sloppy joes with it, but it seems to need a little more sauce than beef or it tends to soak it all up.

loombeav

I use it often and like it. My family can't tell the difference and they're pretty picky.

mccrockl

I haven't used ground turkey a ton, but when I use it in recipes that I normally make with beef I have noticed that I need a lot more spices for it to not feel bland to me.

RedHatPatti

I like it but to get a "burger" taste, I add LOW/NO sodium BEEF boullion (available on line)-- works pretty well!!

kaetmarie

i use it all the time...and if i don't tell my husband that i made something with turkey, he usually can't tell. it's all about these little changes

Claible

We use it for chili, tacos and in our spaghetti sauce. I notice the color is lighter but with the seasonings I don't really notice a difference. In fact my brother in law has asked me to make the Turkey chili again. He loved it as did my kids and husband.

Helenatrandom

I won't say that I can't tell the difference, because I can, but I like it. I think it gives a nice, different twist to recipes that call for ground beef.

bjfmade

Turkey sloppy joes is what is for dinner tonight!!!

muwchck

I actually prefer to use ground turkey instead of ground beef. Hubby says the turkey has a strange texture. I think I'm gonna start mixing it, or just not letting him realize what I bought and see if he notices. I'm all about making every step I can to get myself at a healthy weight and keep my family healthy.

Jess102979

We love it! I do think it does taste a little different, but not a bad different. I make meat loaf using all ground turkey and we actually prefer it with the turkey instead of beef.. Enjoy!

NewTeena

I bought it for the first time last week after I was having a craving for a hamburger. I made myself a turkey burger instead and ended up LOVING it! I plan to buy it regularly, and try different foods using it. I'm not 100% certain I'll be able to completely replace ground beef with it, unfortunately the almighty dollar plays a role in the choice to buy it, but I do only use half the ground beef asked for in recipes now, so that's a plus.

mytime60

I have used ground turkey for years and still do pretty often. I found a little more spice helps. However, depending on what you are watching, the extra lean ground beef may be better. I found for me I have to watch my sodium more than my calories. Turkey products are much higher in sodium generally.

amberkokette

We use both but they actually are about the same health wise from my understanding.. I don't eat a lot of red meat so we have decided when we make something it should be with ground beef. Taste wise it tastes the same to me but to each their own.. Good luck..

Here is a blog about it:

Is Ground Turkey Better than Ground Beef?
by Laura Torres | More from this Blogger
You might be tempted to use ground turkey for a low-fat substitute for ground beef, but check the label before you assume too much. Not all ground turkey has the fat and calorie savings you might believe.
If a package is labeled "ground turkey," what it means is that it can be any combination of breast and leg meat, and even skin. A 3-ounce cooked portion of this kind of ground turkey has about 200 calories and 11 grams of fat. A 3-ounce cooked portion of extra-lean ground beef contains 218 calories and 13 grams of fat, so you aren't really getting reduced calories and fat from using this type of ground turkey.

fiberartist219

Worstershire sauce can give it a beefier flavor if you really like beef.

I love ground turkey for what it is though. I can think of probably a dozen ways to use it. The ONLY time I would use beef instead of turkey is if I am really craving it and probably looking for more iron. 9 times out of 10 though, the turkey is just as good, because it has the protein that I want.

KaciPatricia

I love it with everything, except hamburgers. Everything else its takes the same as regular hamburger meat though!

hazjb6

I have replaced ground beef with lean ground turkey breast for all recipes. At first, I didn't like the smell when it was cooking and it stayed white, but eventually I got used to it. Especially since the taste and health benefits outweighed the dislikes!

DrBorkBork

I hate ground turkey by itself, I think it's vile as far as mouth feel goes. However, I don't hesitate to use it in combination with ground beef, to help stretch our ration of gb out a bit from paycheck to paycheck

elcieloesazul

I love it! I use it for pasta/meatballs, enchiladas, pizza, burgers, meatloaf, etc. I think it tastes better and it makes a meal "lighter." :flowerforyou:

swillis21

I use ground turkey in place of beef for everything! My hubby doesn't mind at all either It's a little different in taste and flavor of course, but I personally prefer it now! It's a great thing to swap in place of beef in your diet. And if u miss beef just keep in mind whenever you eat out and get a burger or anything like it it's beef, so it's not like u never have some, just far less. Hope u like it

bugs5697

Hope you like it! I am almost 100% switched to ground turkey. People can't even tell the difference! It's the best!

Gobble!

maryjay51

i use 99% fat free ground turkey and make burgers with it , turkey meatloaf , stuffed cabbage rolls, chili , taco .... i have to put herbs and onion and garlic in it or there is no flavor. sometimes i stick a tbl of olive oil or coconut oil in the batch to add good fat to it because its 99% fat free

amberkokette

Ground Beef (3 oz of 80/20)
230 calories, 15 grams fat

Ground Turkey (3 0z)
220 calories, 17 grams fat

Lean ground beef (3 oz of 93/7)
130 calories, 7 grams fat

Lean ground turkey (3 oz)
105 calories, 6 grams fat

Calimama123

LOVE ground turkey! I do lots of things with it, but my two favorite are:

Salsa Turkey:
~brown turkey as you would ground beef
~add a 32 oz jar of your favorite salsa (I use safeway select southwest)
~simmer until most of the liquid is abosorbed

You can then use it on top of rice, or as a taco filling. So Good!

Turkey Curry (My fav):
~Brown turkey
~add some salt/pepper to taste
~stir in some flour (I didn't measure, maybe about 1/4 cup or so)
~add 2 cups milk
~add about 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
~add curry powder to taste
~simmer until cooked down

We usually put it on rice, pasta, or just eat it plain!