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redmohca89
redmohca89 Posts: 130 Member
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My freezer full of ground chicken
and ground turkey.

8 pakcages, need to start making them ....

Any healthy/good recipies for using this meat ?

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  • 50kgtoofat
    50kgtoofat Posts: 125 Member
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    Heaps to do...

    http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/2839/lamb+kofta but use turkey or chicken instead
    bolognaise but put in heaps of vegetables\
    add some kidney beans, chilli then you have chilli con carne
    Go asian style http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/10065/thai+spicy+minced+pork
  • misskerouac
    misskerouac Posts: 2,242 Member
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    basically, anything that you would do with ground beef.

    Use it in chili, cook it and put it on salad, I often add some onions and bread crumbs and spices and cook them into patties and then heat them up for a high protein snack when I need it or heat them up for breakfast,
  • tuffytuffy1
    tuffytuffy1 Posts: 920 Member
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    Chili for sure. Here is my recipe, but you can substitute either chicken or turkey:

    Emeril Live Recipe:

    2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    2 cups chopped yellow onions
    2 teaspoons salt
    1/2 teaspoon cayenne
    2 pounds beef bottom round, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
    1/2 cup tomato paste
    One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes and their liquid
    2 cups beef broth
    2 tablespoons chopped garlic
    1 tablespoon chili powder
    2 teaspoons ground cumin
    2 teaspoons dried oregano
    1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    1 cup dried white beans, picked over, rinsed, cooked in salted water to cover until tender, drained, and cooled

    In a large, heavy pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, season with 1 teaspoon of salt and the cayenne, and cook, stirring, until they are wilted and golden, about 4 minutes. Season the meat with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and add to the pot. Cook, stirring, until the beef is browned evenly on all sides, about 4 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, beef broth, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, and beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours. Skim off the fat that rises to the surface.
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
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    I just made turkey meatloaf. Been eating it all week. Yummy.
  • RunningDirty
    RunningDirty Posts: 293
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    I do a lot of southwest salads and toss in ground chicken with taco type seasoning for protein: greens, salsa, avocado, ground chicken, etc.
  • MelissR75
    MelissR75 Posts: 760 Member
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    What can't you do with it! Meatballs, meatloaf, chili, taco filling, stuffed peppers. So many different things!! (:
  • ToughTulip
    ToughTulip Posts: 1,118 Member
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    mmmm stuffed peppers sounds good. I have a few packages too.

    Good thing i found this thread, i was jsut going to buy hamburger helper xD
  • MissPreciosa
    MissPreciosa Posts: 57 Member
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    I agree...I use it for everything.

    Lasagna, stuffed shells, stuffed peppers, empanadas, chilli, baked ziti, burgers, meatloaf, meatballs, tacos, taco dip, shepards pie, potato balls, sloppy joes...the ideas are endless :-)
  • makenoexcuses
    makenoexcuses Posts: 128 Member
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    One of my favourite recipes for turkey fried rice:

    Ingredients
    - 3/4 cup brown rice
    - 2 tablespoons of canola oil 2
    - 1/2 pound of ground turkey
    - 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic
    - 1 table spoon of chopped ginger
    - 4 scallions, sliced
    - 1 cup of frozen peas
    - 1 cup of snow peas, halved
    - 4 carrots, sliced
    - 2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce
    - 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar

    Directions
    - Cook the rice according to the package directions.
    - Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey, garlic, ginger, and half the scallions and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
    - Add the rice, peas, snow peas, carrots, hoisin sauce, and vinegar to the turkey mixture and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Top with the remaining scallions.
  • redmohca89
    redmohca89 Posts: 130 Member
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    Yes I know theres endless possibilites I just didnt know what to put it with for a recipie or how much to measure out for myself for a serving, its for dinner so needed to make a low cal meal of something, portion controlled.

    Thanks so much for all the ideas, appreciated! :)
  • hiryze
    hiryze Posts: 48 Member
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    My whole family loves this; even the little ones and it is so easy.

    Turkey Bean Stew

    1 # ground turkey
    1 onion diced
    1 zucchini diced
    4 pieces of turkey bacon (or more if you want)
    1 15 oz can petite diced tomatoes
    1 can no salt pinto beans
    1 pkg onion soup mix
    1.5 cup water or broth
    Ground pepper and garlic to taste

    Brown turkey remove from pot and set aside. Saute onions, zucchini, and bacon. Add back ground turkey and remaining ingredients. Simmer on low for at least 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.

    I serve this over steamed brown rice and it is delicious.

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