I’ve ALWAYS got a pound of ground turkey in my refrigerator and sometimes multiple and I typically pick up a package every time I’m at the grocery store. And that’s because it’s a great source of healthy protein and ground turkey is SO versatile. I can whip up a variety of different recipes with it depending upon what sounds good. If you’ve got some ground turkey but aren’t sure what to do with it, look no further than these Simple Ground Turkey Recipes that Actually Taste Good.
Below are my most favorite, easy and delicious recipes using ground turkey. Turkey isn’t just for Thanksgiving. These recipes take that ground meat and turn it into something mouth watering for any day of the week. Enjoy friends!
These Healthy Ground Turkey Enchiladas have all of your favorite taco flavors and are finished off with the same toppings you love, but they're rolled up and baked all together in the oven for only 25 minutes.
This Ranch Taco Salad with Creamy Jalapeño dressing has all the elements for the perfect Tex-Mex inspired lunch. Spicy, creamy, crunchy—you'll love each bite!
These Nacho Taco Salad Bowls are so flavorful, easy to make, and are quite simply way better than your average taco salad. Why? Thanks to a blend of delicious seasonings in a convenient packet, creamy, cheesy queso, fresh, crisp toppings, and lean ground turkey.
These Ground Turkey Zucchini Boats are the perfect meal when you're in the mood for something light and delicious. Warm zucchini is stuffed with juicy ground turkey, flavorful pasta sauce, and fluffy couscous.
Fresh and zesty Turkey Feta Meatballs make for a cozy weeknight meal, especially when they only require one pan. Pair them with your favorite pasta, spaghetti squash, or load them into a warm hoagie roll. Whatever you choose, it'll be delicious!
Creamy, cheesy oh so easy, this Healthy One Pot Pasta is the ultimate cozy comfort food. It's soft and saucy with great flavors from garlic, cheese, and sautéed veggies.
If you loved that viral TikTok feta pasta recipe, get ready to be blown away. This Baked Spaghetti Squash Casserole recipe is my macro-friendly take on the delicious dish. Filled with warm flavors from additions like basil, pesto, and thyme, it will completely satisfy your comfort food cravings!
These Ground Turkey Nachos are ultimately cheesy, topped with fresh slices of jalapeño, shredded lettuce, fresh tomatoes and drizzled with a lime crema. Bring these to your next tailgate or potluck and watch your guests be impressed with this game winner sheet pan meal!
These Mini Burgers on a Stick feature a combination of juicy ground turkey with zesty Italian seasoning and tangy condiments all loaded onto a skewer for easy serving.
These Spinach Feta Turkey burgers are filled with zesty ranch flavoring and bites of crumbly feta cheese. They're a great source of protein, and fabulous with a toasted bun – piled high with toppings. Perfect for summer bbq or just your weekly dinner round-up.
A comforting, nourishing meal that fills you up and tastes amazing. This Sweet Potato Turkey Chili is a set it and forget it meal that comes together in the crockpot with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Raw ground turkey can usually be kept in the fridge 3-4 days after purchase, but check the expiration date! It should be a uniform light pink in color, and have minimal/no smell. If you plan to store raw turkey for longer, opt for the freezer.
How long is ground turkey good for in the freezer?
Ground turkey can be kept in the freezer safely for up to 1 year, but remains freshest if used within 3-4 months.
How to defrost ground turkey?
Defrost frozen ground turkey overnight in the refrigerator which may take 12-24 hours. You can also use the microwave to defrost, but this may result in drier meat. Avoid thawing turkey at room temperature — if left out, it will begin to grow harmful bacterias.
Is ground turkey healthy?
Ground turkey is overall a healthy option when it comes to ground meat. It is high in protein and iron and is lower than ground beef in saturated fat, which may be better for heart health. You can purchase ground turkey a range of different fat percentages. Ground turkey breast is leanest (~99% lean) whereas some of the higher fat content varieties include some dark meat, too.
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