Simple Ground Turkey Recipes

If you ask me, ground turkey is seriously underrated. You can quickly brown it, add it to just about any recipe, and end up with a hearty, protein-packed dinner in no time at all. It’s cheap, available in every grocery store, and mild enough to pair with bold flavors like salsa verde and spicy tomato sauce.

Here, we’ve created five new, super-simple ground turkey dinners that come together quickly without a ton of effort.

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What to Cook with Ground Turkey (Easy Stir Fry Recipe and More)

This Ground Turkey Stir Fry takes about 20 minutes to make and is one of the best ground turkey recipes.

Total: 15min

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic (minced)
• 1/4 teaspoon minced ginger
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• salt & pepper (to taste)
• green onion for garnish

Instruction:

1. Add ground turkey to a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
2. Whisk together garlic, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger in a mixing bowl.
3. Stir fry and cook for about 10 minutes or until nicely browned.
4. Add the sauce to the skillet. Stir fry and cook for about 3 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
5. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with green onions a

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Prep: 5min

Total: 20min

Ingredients:

• Shredded Cheese
• Diced Tomato
• Diced Avocado
• Cilantro
• Sliced Jalapeño
• Chopped Onion
• Sliced Black Olives
• Pico de Gallo
• Guacamole
• Sour Cream
• 8 corn tortillas
• 1.5 Tbsp cooking oil
• 1lb ground turkey
• Taco seasoning
• 8oz tomato sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1.5 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp paprika (we use smoked)
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instruction:

1. Mix all taco seasoning ingredients in a bowl.
2. Heat up oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add in the ground turkey and break it up with a wooden spoon or spatula. Let it cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes, then give it a stir. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until ground turkey is no longer raw.
3. Stir in garlic, taco seasoning and tomato sauce. Mix everything well and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, heat an ungreased non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Once it’s hot, cook the tortillas about 10 seconds per side, just until some brown spots start to appear.
5. Scoop a generous portion of the ground turkey filling into each tortilla, and fill with your favorite toppings.

Ground Turkey Stir Fry

This super easy Ground Turkey Stir Fry is a delicious and versatile answer to busy weeknight dinners. Try the suggested variations to make it your own!

Prep: 10min

Total: 25min

Yield: 5

Serving Size: 1 Cup

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 Cup, calories 367 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 4 g, Sodium 728 mg

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce ($0.24)
• 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil ($0.16)
• 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar ($0.02)
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional) ($0.02)
• 1 Tbsp water ($0.00)
• 2 bell peppers ($2.00)
• 4 green onions ($0.22)
• 2 oz. spinach (two large handfuls, or 1/4 of an 8oz. bag) ($0.30)
• 2 Tbsp cooking oil of choice ($0.08)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced ($0.16)
• 19 oz. ground turkey* ($3.49)
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts ($0.12)
• 2.5 cups cooked brown rice ($0.60)

Instruction:

1. Make the stir fry sauce by stirring together the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar, red pepper, and water until the sugar is dissolved. Set the sauce aside.
2. Dice the bell peppers and slice the green onions.
3. Heat the cooking oil in a very large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the ground turkey and minced garlic. Stir and cook until the turkey is cooked through and no water is left pooling on the bottom of the skillet (8-10 minutes).
4. Once the turkey is cooked and the moisture has evaporated, add the bell pepper and green onions to the skillet. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes more, then add the spinach and continue to cook just until it is about half wilted (1-2 minutes).
5. Pour the stir fry sauce into the skillet. Continue to stir and cook the turkey and vegetables until everything is coated in sauce and the spinach is fully wilted (about 2 minutes more).
6. Serve about 1 cup of the stir fry mixture with 1/2 cup rice and a sprinkle of chopped peanuts over top.

Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowl

The delicious, sweet teriyaki sauce and the (kind of) hidden veggies in this Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowl makes this a healthy ground turkey recipe that your whole family will love!

Prep: 15min

Total: 35min

Yield: 5

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 380 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 994 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 12 g, Trans Fat 0.03 g, unSaturated Fat 3 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or less as desired)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or less as desired)
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons warm water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 pound Ground Turkey
• 1 cup finely chopped broccoli
• 2 large carrots (peeled and grated)
• 2 green onions (diced, for garnish)
• 4 cups cooked white or brown rice (divided)

Instruction:

1. Mix soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, red wine vinegar, sugars, garlic and ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir with a whisk until sugar is dissolved.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons warm water and cornstarch until cornstarch is completely dissolved.
3. Heat sauce over medium high heat. Slowly whisk in cornstarch mixture and simmer until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and cook until soft.
5. Crumble ground turkey and garlic into the pan and cook until turkey is about half cooked. Add grated carrots and chopped broccoli and continue to cook until turkey is no longer pink.
6. Pour teriyaki sauce over cooked turkey and vegetable mixture and stir. Simmer for about five minutes to combine the flavors.
7. Spoon meat over rice or noodles. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.

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