Ground Turkey

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!

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....

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.

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

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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.

mini turkey meat loaf

turkey meatloaf taste so good. I have at least once a week....yummy