Ground turkey is healthy and easy to cook. From turkey tacos to turkey meatballs to stir-fry, we’ve rounded up 12 of the best ground turkey dinner ideas.
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Best Ground Turkey Dinner Ideas
Easy Ground Turkey Tacos
Are you ready for a recipe that will change your whole dinner game? These turkey tacos will knock your regular recipe right out! This lightened-up version will have your whole family wanting more! Instead of ground beef, this recipe opts for ground turkey – making this recipe lighter, leaner and full of flavor!
Turkey Meatballs
Tender and juicy, smothered in delicious tomato sauce, these turkey meatballs completely melt in your mouth! They’re full of flavor and great for a quick weeknight meal or appetizers for a party! You’ll absolutely love them!
Healthy Ground Turkey Chili
Now it’s time for some delicious chili. It’s packed with lean protein and veggies, and you can either make it a spicy turkey chili if you like or not spicy if that’s your family’s preference. Either way, it may be a winner in your home!
Ground Turkey Enchiladas
Made with seasoned ground turkey, two cheese and all wrapped up in flour tortillas, ground turkey enchiladas are incredibly filling and satisfying! The secret here is baking them in red enchilada sauce.
Firecracker Ground Turkey
A lighter and easier dish, this Firecracker Ground Turkey is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. And the best part? It comes together in just 15 minutes! You definitely won’t break a sweat making it, but you may when you’re eating it!
Ground Turkey Rice Casserole
A casserole dish that has a fantastic mix of spices, vegetables and lean protein. It comes together in just about 30 minutes! If you’re on weight watchers, then you’ll appreciate that this healthy dinner is just 267 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP.
Ground Turkey Lettuce Wrap
Are you a fan of P.F. Changs’ lettuce wraps? Then you will seriously LOVE these. Not only are the flavors in this dish out of this world but the entire recipe only takes about 15 minutes!! If you want to make it a bit more hearty, simply throw in some chopped shiitake mushrooms for added texture and flavor.
Turkey Meatloaf with BBQ Glaze
Seasoned and topped with a BBQ glaze, this turkey meatloaf is full of flavor and completely satisfying. Your family will love this recipe! The key is to add in that flavor and moisture – generously seasoned with sautéed onions and garlic and topped with a barbecue glaze.
Turkey Burgers
If you’re one of those people who think they hate turkey burgers, then this one’s for you! These turkey burgers are a tad spicy, a tad smoky, and pair well with chipotle mayo, fresh slaw, or guacamole. Plus, they’re incredibly juicy and moist with cheese mixed right into the burger.
Ground Turkey Country Gravy
If you’re a fan of biscuits and gravy, make this right away! This version will have your mouth watering. This ground turkey gravy is healthy, simple to make and oh so tasty!
Ground Turkey Stir Fry
Only a few ingredients, and a ton of vegetables, this ground turkey stir fry comes together super fast! Plus it’s completely versatile, use whatever vegetables you have on hand, make it spicy or mild, serve it with rice, noodles, or with shredded cabbage for a low carb option.
Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers
A healthy alternative to traditional stuffed peppers, these ground turkey stuffed peppers are gluten-free too! Topped with cheese, they’re hearty and may become one of your favorite ground turkey recipes!
Best Ground Turkey Dinner Idea: Turkey Tacos Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon ground chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper
- 4 oz mild green chiles to taste
- tortillas for serving
- other favorite toppings
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
- Once hot, add in the turkey and onion. Continue to cook and break apart the turkey, until browned.
- Once the meat has cooked, add in the garlic, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Stir and lower the heat, allowing the meat and ingredients to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Spoon out a small portion of cooked turkey into tortillas, top with your favorite toppings and a squeeze of lime. Serve and enjoy!
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