20 Ground Turkey Recipes That Don't Skimp on Flavor (2024)

Mozzarella-Stuffed Pesto Turkey Meatballs

Cutting into a melty mozzarella center makes meatballs all the more satisfying. And as if that's not enough, these meatballs contain pesto.

Sheet Pan Turkey Chili with Cornbread "Dumplings"

With dense, veggie-packed turkey chili and dollops of cornbread batter that bake to golden perfection, this one-pan meal tastes as incredible as it looks.

Ground Turkey Noodle Bake

This casserole sandwiches seasoned ground turkey between a thick topping of shredded mozzarella and egg noodles tossed with a cream cheese-based sauce.

Apple-Tarragon Turkey Sloppy Joes

"You'll get sweetness from the apples, a subtle hint of anise from the tarragon, and a burst of aromatic flavor from the cloves. Be adventuresome, step outside the box, and give it a try!" — lutzflcat

Stuffed Orange Peppers

Liquid smoke and Gouda cheese elevate classic stuffed peppers. Orange bell peppers deliver a subtle sweetness and pop of color.

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Easy Chili Cornbread Bake

"Chili and cornbread go so well together, why not bake them in the same pan! I've been making this for years and my kids love it," Valerie Brunmeier says. "I use ground turkey, but ground beef could be substituted if preferred."

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Thai-Style Turkey Burgers

"Turkey burgers with coriander, ginger, and garlic to give a Thai flavor," says Tracy Mckerk. "This recipe can easily be made gluten-free by using gluten-free soy sauce and breadcrumbs. Can be served alone, or on a gluten-free or whole-wheat bun."

Tasty Ground Turkey Tacos

"My mom's beef tacos get a makeover with ground turkey," says Andrea Parker. "These are much healthier, easier, and faster because there is no grease to contend with and I think they just taste better."

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Ground Turkey Kheema with Forbidden Rice

Here's a lighter Indian main dish that doesn't use heavy cream. It's served with forbidden black rice. "The blend of spices is mild but tasty," says Smd. "The potatoes make it hearty comfort food. Combining all the spices before you start is the way to go."

Healthy Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Mash

"This shepherd's pie with cauliflower mash is a low-carb, healthier version of a great cold-weather dish," says Patty-DC. "Enjoy this satisfying meal with a little less guilt."

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Easy Ground Turkey Lo Mein

"This lo mein can be on the table in no time and is packed with flavor without having to use those fancy sauces," says bd.weld. "The excess liquid will be soaked up by the noodles. Top with sriracha sauce to taste."

Spicy Bacon Cheeseburger Turkey Wraps

"This ground turkey wrap recipe is one of my favorite recipes when I'm craving a burger but watching calories," says socforward88. "Top with your favorite condiments like mustard or ketchup."

Cameron's Ground Turkey Salsa Ranchera for Tacos and Burritos

"It doesn't get much easier than this — lean ground turkey and salsa ranchera combined and made in a pressure cooker such as Instant Pot," says bd.weld. "Perfect for tacos, burritos, or even a taco salad."

Moroccan Breakfast Skillet

Moroccan-inspired spices, Swiss chard, sweet potato, ground turkey, and breakfast sausage combine in this quick and easy breakfast skillet dish. Try it with an egg on top! "A very flavorful breakfast idea," says France C. "I used turkey breakfast sausage instead of pork, for a healthier option. A tasty combination of spices and it smells fantastic while cooking!"

Turkey Pasta Sauce

"Honestly, if I didn't know differently, I would think this was made with ground beef instead of ground turkey," says lutzflcat. "And this sauce breaks down really well nutritionally — love that! I liked the chunky texture, so I didn't bother to use the immersion blender to smooth it out."

Japanese-Style Meatloaf

"I adapted this from a korokke recipe I frequently use," says abslomrob. "Korokke is a Japanese fried croquette made with seasoned ground meat and mashed potato. I combined the seasoning used there with a standard meatloaf recipe to create this fun hybrid. I serve it with mashed potatoes and a spicy barbeque sauce."

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Turkey Meatloaf Burgers

This recipe merges two-kid friendly foods into one meal, with ground turkey no less. You're welcome.

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Asian Sesame Sweet-and-Sour Turkey Meatballs

Maple syrup, nutty sesame oil, ketchup, mustard, and vinegar bring a well-rounded flavor to these Asian-inspired meatballs. Serve them over noodles or rice.

Tim's Turkey Tortilla Soup

This soup-er simple recipe takes just 10 minutes to prep and uses basic ingredients like chicken broth, olive oil, and lime. Picante sauce packs a punch of spice.

Actually Delicious Buffalo Turkey Burgers

Douse ground turkey, Panko bread crumbs, parsley, and an egg with Buffalo wing sauce to build these well-seasoned patties. Adjust the spice to your liking; Monterey Jack cheese

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