Ground Turkey

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  • cowgirlup327
    cowgirlup327 Posts: 58 Member
    I'm the same as a lot of others - I use it in place of beef since I don't eat red meat. Make meatballs, use it in chili (my favorite for the winter!), burgers (great with a little Worcestershire sauce, shredded carrots and minced onion), and probably my most frequent use - tacos!
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    I make a turkey meatloaf with spinach and sun dried tomatoes. Add 1 cup of finely chopped spinach and 1/2 c chopped sun dried tomatoes to your meatloaf recipe. Since the taste is milder than beef, it pairs well and the spinach makes it really moist. Those who don't like spinach won't even know the difference.
  • NikkiSmo
    NikkiSmo Posts: 180 Member
    I found a recipe on foodnetwork.com for a turkey meat loaf with sundried tomato and feta that was AWESOME! My whole family LOVED it and I have some very pickey eaters. I paired it with smashed sweet potatos - also a big hit with the fam. and I think the whole dinner was under 300 calories per serving. Can't beat that!!! But I also agree with the others that any recipe that calls for ground beef you can sub turket for. We do it with tacos, spagetti, hamburgers, etc....
  • Brieve29
    Brieve29 Posts: 14 Member
    Tacos and lasagna are both great with ground turkey!
  • Kerri_is_so_very
    Kerri_is_so_very Posts: 999 Member
    I just made Turker Burgers

    1 lb ground turkey
    1/4 cup oatmeal (processed fine)
    1 egg
    1 package frozen chopped spinach - (thawed and drained well)
    1 cup whole fresh cranberries (sub with craisins)
    1/2 cup chopped walnuts

    (you can also add a chopped granny smith apple)

    I make 6 patties (probably could make 7/8 if needed) and cook on a forman grill

    I serve with 1/2 can whole berry cranberry sauce mixed with reduced fat mayo (1 or 2 T/per patty) on a sandwich thin - approx 400 cals total.
  • MrsLVF
    MrsLVF Posts: 787 Member
    My favorite is turkey lasagna, but I save that one for a treat day.

    A healthy choice would be turkey balls (meat balls) Ground turkey+onion, garlic, egg whites, & your favorite seasonings. I make a bunch & freeze them.
  • MrsAlcalde
    MrsAlcalde Posts: 261 Member
    Turkey Patties with brown rice and gravy

    Little olive oil in hot pan, sautee some onion, garlic (and any other veggie you like), add the mini turkey patties (season with some salt and pepper) brown on both sides, then add gravy to pan, simmer until gravy is thick.

    You put this mixture over rice and yummy
  • wendygutie
    wendygutie Posts: 156 Member
    Albondiga soup, or chili
  • marygettingfit
    marygettingfit Posts: 49 Member
    Bump
  • lorac321
    lorac321 Posts: 614 Member
    Like everyone else, I use it for anything that I used to use beef for. I honestly wasnt't super fond of the meatloaf myself but my husband LOVED it. Many times I buy the 4 pack from Costco and brown it with onion and then feeze it in quart size bags. Then whenever I want it I just let it set out for 1/2 hour and make whatever... (whatever it is that takes it ground)
  • Cindym82
    Cindym82 Posts: 1,245 Member
    Ingredients
    For Maple-Dijon Sauce:
    1/4 cup mayonnaise
    1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    2 tablespoons real maple syrup
    For Burgers:
    1 1/4 pounds ground turkey breast
    1/4 cup real bacon bits
    1/2 cup chunky applesauce
    1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
    2 tablespoons real maple syrup
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    Hamburger Buns
    Hamburger condiments

    Directions
    Set up grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Oil grate when ready to start cooking.

    For Maple-Dijon Sauce: In a small bowl, stir to combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons maple syrup; set aside.

    For Turkey Burgers: In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients for burgers. Wet hands to prevent sticking and shape into 4 patties.

    Place burgers on hot oiled grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side or until done.

    Serve on buns with traditional burger condiments and a dollop of maple-Dijon sauce.

    Note - Indoor: Prepare burgers as directed. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. When oil is hot add burgers and cook 5 to 7 minutes per side or until done.
  • leslieanne1010
    leslieanne1010 Posts: 103 Member
    bump
  • x12jenar13x
    x12jenar13x Posts: 15
    mini turkey meat loaf



    turkey meatloaf taste so good. I have at least once a week....yummy
  • ChrisRN75495
    ChrisRN75495 Posts: 89
    Read the label though--people think ground turkey is healthier than ground beef.

    In fact, it can have more fat and usually has parts that wouldn't otherwise be used.

    Obviously people aren't getting sick from it, and it is tasty, so it's still good. But it isn't as healthy as we might wish.

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