Ground turkey, (real recipies). . . Please!

xDeannaGarciax
xDeannaGarciax Posts: 675 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I have a bunch of ground turkey I need to use and usually cook it in Burritos, Taco's, Homemade meatball's, Baked Ziti, things of that nature as a substitute for ground beef, does anyone have any actual ground beef recipies? Do they even exist, lol? I guess I just would like a little change when using ground Turkey!

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  • epa422
    epa422 Posts: 1,009 Member
    I used ground turkey for chili this weekend. Ground turkey, onion, and green pepper cooked together, then cover with water and simmer 30 minutes. Then add a can of beans (I use Williams chili beans) and two cans of diced tomatoes (I used "chili tomatoes"), 2 Tbs chili seasoning (Williams again), 1 Tbs salsa, and simmer for a bit to let the flavors combine. I usually use hamburger but I actually liked this more.

    I don't know any actual Turkey recipes.
  • ♥_Ellybean_♥
    ♥_Ellybean_♥ Posts: 1,646 Member
    How about Meat loaf?
  • vauleese
    vauleese Posts: 75 Member
    How about Meat loaf?

    Ground Turkey meatloaf is REALLY Good! Also Turkey Burgers!
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    You can really use it in anything you use ground beef in, just be careful because ground turkey is actually just as caloric as lean ground beef, but ground turkey BREAST is really what you want to use. :)

    I make turkey chili alot, there are tons of recipes out there for it.

    Another easy one is just throw together a skillet meal, with ground turkey breast, onions, peppers, scrambled eggs, potatoes diced really small, throw some fresh spices in there like cilantro, it is very filling and delicious.
  • Clew
    Clew Posts: 910 Member
    I too use it in chili - and it's awesome in Manwich if you like that :)
  • smuehlbauer
    smuehlbauer Posts: 1,041 Member
    Asian style lettuce wraps.
    Just do a google search for the recipe or try cookinglight.com
  • Kminor67
    Kminor67 Posts: 900 Member
    I LOVE this recipe... I actually crave these!!!

    http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Stuffed-Peppers-with-Turkey-and-Vegetables/Detail.aspx
  • jrich1
    jrich1 Posts: 2,408 Member
    I too use it in chili - and it's awesome in Manwich if you like that :)

    They had samples of this at Target with ground turkey in manwich and we bought some to have
  • tierra85
    tierra85 Posts: 300 Member
    shepherds pie mmmm
  • nehtaeh
    nehtaeh Posts: 2,849 Member
    I use it anywhere I use ground beef.

    I just made taco soup with it. Ground turkey browned with garlic and onions. Throw it in the crock pot with some rotel, beans, corn, taco seasonings and ranch dressing mix. I use 2 cans of rotel and 3 cans of beans. Then I cover with water and let it simmer all day. It is heaven!

    I will also use some ground turkey, add some beef consomme and make a gravy, then throw that on some egg noodles with some corn - very good.
  • xDeannaGarciax
    xDeannaGarciax Posts: 675 Member
    shepherds pie mmmm

    Ah-ha, I make shepard's pie with big chunks of beef. . . never even thought to use ground turkey, yummm.
  • xDeannaGarciax
    xDeannaGarciax Posts: 675 Member
    I LOVE this recipe... I actually crave these!!!

    http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Stuffed-Peppers-with-Turkey-and-Vegetables/Detail.aspx

    That sounds incredible and I'm going to probably try this tonight, I have some priscilla's that I need to stuff, ground turkey sounds like a nice little change from my usual stuffed peppers! Ground turkey would probably be SUPER in stuffed mushrooms....ooooh see now my mind is going, yum yum yum!!! Thank you!!
  • xDeannaGarciax
    xDeannaGarciax Posts: 675 Member
    Asian style lettuce wraps.
    Just do a google search for the recipe or try cookinglight.com

    Will try it thanks :smile:
  • xDeannaGarciax
    xDeannaGarciax Posts: 675 Member
    I too use it in chili - and it's awesome in Manwich if you like that :)

    They had samples of this at Target with ground turkey in manwich and we bought some to have

    Not big on manwich's but maybeI might like em more with turkey. Will have to test it out! Thanks :)
  • xDeannaGarciax
    xDeannaGarciax Posts: 675 Member
    I used ground turkey for chili this weekend. Ground turkey, onion, and green pepper cooked together, then cover with water and simmer 30 minutes. Then add a can of beans (I use Williams chili beans) and two cans of diced tomatoes (I used "chili tomatoes"), 2 Tbs chili seasoning (Williams again), 1 Tbs salsa, and simmer for a bit to let the flavors combine. I usually use hamburger but I actually liked this more.

    I don't know any actual Turkey recipes.

    Yep just made some homemade chili similar to your recipe last night since it was nice and cold out! Cold weather= Hot chili! Yumm!
  • agdeierl
    agdeierl Posts: 378 Member
    I second turkey burgers! Rachel Ray has a really great recipe called "Turkey Loco Burgers" in one of her books. Get the leanest turkey you can find and mix it with diced onions, cumin, oregano, paprika, garlic, etc. Also add a little hot sauce (if you like) to the meat, form into patties and grill. either make some homemade guacamole or buy Wholly Guacamole and top the burgers with that. It's very reasonable and SO delicious!
  • brityn
    brityn Posts: 443 Member
    Turkey stroganoff

    I pkg lean ground turkey
    1 med. Yellow onion diced
    1 zucchini diced
    6 oz. Sliced mushrooms
    1 tsp garlic salt
    1 can healthy harvest cream of mushroom soup
    1/2 c. Fat free plain yogurt
    Either cooked whole wheat pasta or brown rice

    Heat non stick large skillet on med high, spray with Pam add turkey and break apart til halfway cooked, add all veggies and garlic salt, continue cooking til veggies are soft and onions translucent. Add soup and yogurt heat thru. Serve over rice or pasta.
  • Dammitviv
    Dammitviv Posts: 117 Member
    Try a meat pie, sounds wierd, but its yummy.

    Mix the ground beef (or turkey) as you would for meatloaf, I use 1 egg per pound (whites only if you want healthier) a packet of plain quick oatmeal, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, crushed garlic and a little salt and pepper. Press the meat mixture in the bottom of a baking dish (brownie pan, casserole dish, etc.) like a pie crust.

    Fill the center with cheese and chopped veggies, I use summer squash, onion and black olives, and bake at 350 unit the center starts to bubble.

    The cheese can be high fat/cal depending on the type you use, but its a great dish for a cold autumn day. Serve with biscuits if you want to add carbs.
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