Ground Turkey Recipes?

kellieprindle
kellieprindle Posts: 69 Member
edited October 2 in Recipes
The only thing I have made so far with ground turkey is chili. It was great, my husband even loved it, but now what? Does anyone have an awesome ground turkey recipe to share?




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  • Turkey Spaghetti is great!:drinker:
  • Ground Turkey stuffed peppers is great!
  • Maid4richie
    Maid4richie Posts: 78 Member
    I love making turkey burgers , i have to admit i dont really have a recipe for it . I most of the time just add alittle seasoning salt , ground paper , finely chopped onions and garlic and top with pepper jack and put it with a ton of veggies on a sandwich thin :)
  • MayhemModels
    MayhemModels Posts: 367 Member
    Make stuffed Bell Peppers and use ground turkey and brown rice with your ingredients....YUMMY
  • I use ground turkey wherever i used to use ground beef...spaghetti sauce, lasagna, chili....I also mix it up with diced carrots onions and peppers tossed in a little soy sauce with crushed red pepper and eat as lettuce wraps...not quite PF changs, but definitely curbs my cravings!
  • Umeboshi
    Umeboshi Posts: 1,637 Member
    I love ground turkey tacos :D Just mix it with your usual taco seasoning and add lettuce, tomatoes, some laughing cow... YUM
  • Jemmuno
    Jemmuno Posts: 413 Member
    I make ground turkey burgers.

    In a bowl mix the package of ground turkey, 1/4 to 1/2 an onion chopped, one egg, and like 2 or 3 TBS of worchestshire sauce, I usually guesstimate the WSS, until I can smell it. Then I start forming patties, makes about 6 patties. I keep the patties I don't eat in the fridge and pull them out for a quick burger for lunch and or dinner.

    for the bun I use whole wheat buns and then you can put whatever you want as far as onions, tomatoes, and lettuce. You can put ketchup and mayo if you like, I usually measure these out so I don't over do the condiments.
  • jgic2009
    jgic2009 Posts: 531 Member
    bump
  • idiocracy
    idiocracy Posts: 275 Member
    cuban picadillo. stuffed tomatoes in the oven. stuffed squash. meatballs. meatball soup. dirty rice.
  • mashanda
    mashanda Posts: 120 Member
    i take the pack of ground turkey and throw in a package of lipton onion soup. makes for a taste burger that can be either eaten as a traditional bunned burger or you can create a topping for it.
  • NMandaMarie
    NMandaMarie Posts: 234 Member
    Bump!
  • Katiemarie4488
    Katiemarie4488 Posts: 242 Member
    Sloopy Joes with Ground Turkey instead of Beef.....

    Heck anything you would make with Ground beef... make with turkey!
  • defygravity531
    defygravity531 Posts: 289 Member
    ground turkey crumbled up with onions, peppers, tomatoes, minced garlic, etc. all stir fried together with a tiny bit of oil. Then maybe serve it with quinoa if you want a grain or veggies on the side? You can spice it up any way you want.
  • MelissaL582
    MelissaL582 Posts: 1,422 Member
    Turkey Spaghetti is great!:drinker:

    turkey omlette with green peppers, onion, tomato and a bit of sprinkled cheese.
  • bump
  • Fairysoul
    Fairysoul Posts: 1,361 Member
    Make sloppy joes it's great, I also do spaghetti, stuffed peppers, taco's/ burrito's top it on homemade pizza..
  • Fairysoul
    Fairysoul Posts: 1,361 Member
    I use ground turkey wherever i used to use ground beef...spaghetti sauce, lasagna, chili....I also mix it up with diced carrots onions and peppers tossed in a little soy sauce with crushed red pepper and eat as lettuce wraps...not quite PF changs, but definitely curbs my cravings!
    Sounds delicious, I mUst try!!
  • _SusieQ_
    _SusieQ_ Posts: 2,964 Member
    from www.skinnytaste.com

    Turkey Picadillo
    Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
    Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1/4 • Points: 4 pts
    Calories: 178.5 • Fat: 7.8 g • Protein: 20.5 g • Carb: 7.8 g • Fiber: 1.5 g

    1.25 lb 93% lean ground turkey
    4 oz (1/2 can) tomato sauce
    kosher salt
    fresh ground pepper
    1 tsp ground cumin
    2 bay leaves
    2 tbsp alcaparrado (capers or green olives would work too)

    Sofrito:

    1/2 large onion, finely chopped
    2 cloves minced garlic
    1 tomato, chopped
    1/2 bell pepper, finely chopped
    2 tbsp cilantro

    Brown the ground turkey on medium heat in large sauté pan and season with salt and pepper. Use a wooden spoon to break the meat up into small pieces.

    Meanwhile, while turkey is cooking, make the sofrito by chopping onion, garlic, pepper, tomato and cilantro. (I quickly do it in my mini chopper)

    Add sofrito to the meat and continue cooking on a low heat. Add alcaparrado (or olives and capers) and about 2 tbsp of the brine (this adds great flavor) cumin, bay leaves, and more salt if needed. Add tomato sauce and 1/4 cup of water and mix well. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered about 15 minutes.

    *I have eaten this over rice, over lettuce as a taco salad, in taco shells, as enchiladas...you get the drift.
  • I LOVE ground turkey! I use it in place of nearly all of my ground beef recipes: turkey tacos, turkey burgers, turkey lasgana, etc.

    another personal fave: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/turkey-meatballs-with-quick-and-spicy-tomato-sauce-and-whole-wheat-spaghetti-recipe/index.html

    and this one:

    HEARTY TURKEY AND POTATO CASSEROLE

    Read more about it at www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1639,151178-244192,00.html
    Content Copyright © 2011 Cooks.com - All rights reserved.

    4 c. scalloped fresh potatoes
    1 lb. ground turkey
    1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped broccoli, cooked
    1 can Durkee French fried onions
    1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
    1/3 c. milk
    2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
    1/4 tsp. garlic powder
    1/8 tsp. pepper

    Place potatoes in bottom of 9x13 inch pan. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Brown turkey, drain. Place turkey, broccoli, 1/2 can onion rings in potato shell.
    Combine soup, milk, 1 cup cheese and seasonings; pour over turkey mixture. Bake covered at 400 degrees for 40 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and onions. Bake uncovered 5 minutes longer.

    I also like to buy hot italian turkey sausage, remove the casings, cook in a skillet and add to homemade pizzas, melted sandwiches, pastas, etc.
  • Make Sesame-Soy Meatballs.

    http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/sesame-soy-meatballs-50400000107425/

    I followed this recipe and served with basmati rice and green beans. I did make a little sesame sauce on the stovetop to spoon over the meatballs and rice... just like a thickened sauce with reduced sodium soy sauce, some corn starch, sesame oil, chile paste, and you could throw in peanut butter or ginger or something.

    The meatballs freeze well if you double- or triple - the recipe, easy to pull out of the freezer on a night when you're in a pinch.
  • smurfette75
    smurfette75 Posts: 853 Member
    Ground Turkey stuffed peppers is great!

    made those the other day for the first time...delish...even the kids ate it.
  • how do u make stuffed peppers?
  • MissMollieK
    MissMollieK Posts: 316 Member
    Hey ground turkey is great! I haven't been able to eat red meat and fried foods since grade school ( now in my 30's) due to digestive issues. I substitute it in everything. If things get bland- add seasonings. It is wonderful in chili, spaghetti, casserole dishes, (not crazy about turkey burgers, though there are a few good recipes out there). Get creative. Some good recipe websites are bettycrocker.com and tasteofhome.com . I love them- look for lower fat options. I always buy the low fat ground turkey-which isn't much of a difference in taste to the higher fat option. Let me know if you need any other suggestions.
  • Katz721
    Katz721 Posts: 16 Member
    Ground turkey + taco seasoning + tortilla wrap + taco seasoned rice + salsa + Chopped raw spinach + low cal southwest ranch or fat free sour cream + black beans + corn = A MOUTH FULL OF AWESOMENESS!!! =)

    I love cooking with ground turkey, not only because it is so healthy, but because it is so CHEAP! Jenny O ground turkey "rolls" are only $1.oo. That's $1/lb.
  • Hi!

    Just joined. My reciepe is for turkey burger. I usually add a package of Lipton's Savory Herb with Garlic, finely chopped onion and dill to the ground turkey. I serve it on onion roll with avacado as a spread. I mash the avacado up add a pinch of salt, lime and cilantro. I like my food to be flavorful. I used to add onion soup mix and garlic powder to my turkey burger but I tried the savory herb and garlic and it tasted better to me. My husband did not like ground turkey at all or avacado and he really likes this recipe.
  • bump
  • Sweetplady
    Sweetplady Posts: 4 Member
    1/2 cup chopped onion
    2 - 4 cloves cut up chopped garlic
    1 lb. ground turkey
    1 Tsp. Mrs Dash Southwest Chipotle seasoning
    Add 1 can stewed tomatoes
    1 small can tomato sauce.
    1 cup light parmesean alfredo sauce (like the kind made by classico or ragu)
    1 cup low sodium chicken broth.
    2 tbsp. light parmesean cheese.
    1/4 cup light mozzerela cheese

    In a large nonstick skillet saute onion then add garlic until tender. Just cooked enough to make them sweat a little bit.
    Then add the turkey, sprinkle the Mrs. Dash and cook until done (browned).

    You can use this pan If your pan is large enough or you can transfer the meat into a larger pot.
    Then add in stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and reduce heat, let cook for about 10 minutes. Add in the cheeses
    Eat.
    Makes 4 medium sized bowls. It's quick and it's good.
  • kellieprindle
    kellieprindle Posts: 69 Member
    These are great ideas! I will definately try the stuffed peppers, and I had no idea there was a light parmesan alfredo sauce...gonna have to find that!! Thanks to all!



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  • melsfitness
    melsfitness Posts: 11 Member
    MAKE TURKEY PESTO BURGERS

    1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
    2 tablespoons basil pesto or more or less to taste
    1 teaspoon minced garlic
    1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
    1/2 cup bread crumbs

    Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
    Mix together ground turkey, pesto, garlic, feta cheese, and breadcrumbs in a bowl until evenly blended. Form into 4 patties.
    Grill pesto burgers until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. These are so gooood!
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