Ground turkey...don't give me typicals...

pinggolfer96
pinggolfer96 Posts: 2,248 Member
what I mean is, give me unique recipe/ way to use the ground turkey. Not the common burger/ meatloaf/ chili. Just something unusual that you like or even an idea and I'll test it out lol I'm not picky..

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  • katzenfluff
    katzenfluff Posts: 78 Member
    Cottage pie.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    edited January 2016
    Turcos
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,230 Member
    http://ifood.tv/american/265275-pork-and-celery-popovers

    I make these with ground turkey instead of pork. Fan favorite!
  • motterotter
    motterotter Posts: 701 Member
    Make indian style peas and mince
    Boil with salt and a little water
    Drain off the water
    Fry chopped onion w ginger garlic curry powder chili flakes garam masala ( or substitute cinnamon powder and adobo seasoning) and cumin powder
    Add tomato paste and fry a little more
    Add the turkey let it cook for a few minutes
    Add frozen peas and cook until peas are done
  • dklibert
    dklibert Posts: 1,196 Member
    Turkey Picadillo a savory sweet and tangy filling with olives and raisins. soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2012/10/turkey-picadillo-lettuce-wraps.html
  • Arianera
    Arianera Posts: 128 Member
    Ground turkey goes wonderfully in mousakka https://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=1201820 or tasty-yummies.com/2014/09/02/lightened-up-moussaka/

    We also make something we call "Sloppy Mediterraneans" which is Sloppy Joes meets the Middle East https://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=986777
  • lulalacroix
    lulalacroix Posts: 1,082 Member
    dklibert wrote: »
    Turkey Picadillo a savory sweet and tangy filling with olives and raisins. soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2012/10/turkey-picadillo-lettuce-wraps.html

    I made Cuban picadillo with ground turkey tonight. It actually turned out very good. I was surprised because I never, ever cooked with ground turkey. I used my own recipe though.
  • Brooklynn_89
    Brooklynn_89 Posts: 1 Member
    I like to use ground turkey with egg whites, grilled peppers, onions for breakfast.

    I use it in a lot of stir fries. Stuffed peppers. Lettuce wraps, Meatballs, turkey phyllo wraps, turkey taco salad (like a tostada but no shell)
  • sanfromny
    sanfromny Posts: 770 Member
    Baked ziti..I use whole wheat ziti and ground turkey instead of regular pasta noodles and ground beef
  • amillenium
    amillenium Posts: 281 Member
    I like ground turkey with egg whites, cilantro and tomatoes...I borrowed the idea from the Fire House Restaurant:
    http://www.firehousevenice.com/wp-content/uploads/FH-Menu-5-20-15.pdf
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    I make something I call "Marine Corps Mash"

    -ground beef or turkey
    -quinoa
    -kidney bean
    -cheese
    -tomato sauce
    -cayenne pepper
    -oregano, thyme
    -rosemary
    -sage

    One pan on the stove.
  • blankiefinder
    blankiefinder Posts: 3,599 Member
    usmcmp wrote: »
    I make something I call "Marine Corps Mash"

    -ground beef or turkey
    -quinoa
    -kidney bean
    -cheese
    -tomato sauce
    -cayenne pepper
    -oregano, thyme
    -rosemary
    -sage

    One pan on the stove.

    I would love the recipe for that!
  • KudraM
    KudraM Posts: 73 Member
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    usmcmp wrote: »
    I make something I call "Marine Corps Mash"

    -ground beef or turkey
    -quinoa
    -kidney bean
    -cheese
    -tomato sauce
    -cayenne pepper
    -oregano, thyme
    -rosemary
    -sage

    One pan on the stove.

    I would love the recipe for that!

    @blankiefinder there's no real "recipe". If I were to guess:

    -24 ounces of ground beef or turkey
    -1 can of beans (I use black beans often)
    -4 servings quinoa (whatever a serving on the box is)
    -8oz tomato sauce
    -pinches of spices

    Brown the meat
    add as much water as is needed to cook the quinoa
    add quinoa, beans tomato sauce and spices
    Cover and simmer (add more water if needed)

    I split into 4 servings and freeze some for later lunches at work. I top with cheese when I reheat. Sometimes I sub rice instead of quinoa when my budget is tight.
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  • Spook_Nuke_Em
    Spook_Nuke_Em Posts: 408 Member
    Buffalo turkey bites. Mix 1 pound of ground turkey with one raw egg and chopped up celery crumbled blue cheese and a little cream cheese. Dip them into Frank's red hot sauce then bake them. Take them out and give them one more covering of red hot sauce. Serve with some raw celery and ranch dip.

    Enjoys mofos.
  • pinggolfer96
    pinggolfer96 Posts: 2,248 Member
    Buffalo turkey bites. Mix 1 pound of ground turkey with one raw egg and chopped up celery crumbled blue cheese and a little cream cheese. Dip them into Frank's red hot sauce then bake them. Take them out and give them one more covering of red hot sauce. Serve with some raw celery and ranch dip.

    Enjoys mofos.

    Yes.....
    Sounds amazing
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,230 Member


    Buffalo turkey bites. Mix 1 pound of ground turkey with one raw egg and chopped up celery crumbled blue cheese and a little cream cheese. Dip them into Frank's red hot sauce then bake them. Take them out and give them one more covering of red hot sauce. Serve with some raw celery and ranch dip.

    Enjoys mofos.

    Marry me.

    The Buffalo bites, not the poster.
  • allaboutthefood
    allaboutthefood Posts: 781 Member
    zucchini zoodle baked ziti made with ground turkey so good
  • hotnumber
    hotnumber Posts: 222 Member
    Stir fry. Turkey, broccoli, red & yellow peppers, mushrooms, noodles (I use Shirataki tofu noodles- only 15 calories per serving!! :) ), seasonings
    I made this yesterday and it was sooo good
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  • blankiefinder
    blankiefinder Posts: 3,599 Member
    usmcmp wrote: »
    usmcmp wrote: »
    I make something I call "Marine Corps Mash"

    -ground beef or turkey
    -quinoa
    -kidney bean
    -cheese
    -tomato sauce
    -cayenne pepper
    -oregano, thyme
    -rosemary
    -sage

    One pan on the stove.

    I would love the recipe for that!

    @blankiefinder there's no real "recipe". If I were to guess:

    -24 ounces of ground beef or turkey
    -1 can of beans (I use black beans often)
    -4 servings quinoa (whatever a serving on the box is)
    -8oz tomato sauce
    -pinches of spices

    Brown the meat
    add as much water as is needed to cook the quinoa
    add quinoa, beans tomato sauce and spices
    Cover and simmer (add more water if needed)

    I split into 4 servings and freeze some for later lunches at work. I top with cheese when I reheat. Sometimes I sub rice instead of quinoa when my budget is tight.

    @usmcmp sounds good! I'll have to make it, and if it goes over well with the kids, I'll make it in bulk for the freezer. Always good to have extra meals for my athletes who commonly want a second lunch, or a second supper on the way to bed :D
  • GsKiki
    GsKiki Posts: 392 Member
    My favourite is turkey meatballs: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/GsKiki/view/turkey-meatballs-789223
    You can make them in a big batch and then freeze extra. Use them on it's own with some side dish, in a tomato sauce over pasta/rice/quinoa, meatball sub, salads...
    Also you can make bolognese with ground turkey, or lasagnas.