23 Flavor-Packed Meals Made With Ground Turkey

Ground turkey is a weeknight dinner staple! It’s a lean source of protein, cooks up super fast, and is so versatile as you’ll see by these recipes that pack in major flavor. Just do me a favor and be sure to not buy the 99% fat-free turkey, and stick with the 93% fat-free, the little bit of fat makes a big difference in flavor and texture.

Sticky Asian Turkey Meatballs

These turkey meatballs bring the best sweet and savory, sticky flavor to the table. Serve them over rice or noodles for a full meal, or offer a bowl of sticky Asian meatballs with toothpicks for a tasty appetizer at your next party.

Get the Recipe: Sticky Asian Turkey Meatballs.

Slow Cooker Turkey Squash Chili

turkey black bean chili — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

This slow cooker butternut squash chili recipe is exactly what you need to make the next time you find yourself craving something nutritious, delicious, and super filling. It has a delicious sweet and savory flavor and is easily customizable when served with a variety of toppings.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Turkey Squash Chili.

Ground Turkey and Cabbage Soup

A pot of soup made with ground turkey, carrots and cabbage, in a pot, simmering. — Photo Credit: Flavorful Eats.

Make this easy and wholesome one pot soup for a meal that is easy to prepare, can feed a crowd, and only needs one pot, for a fast clean up after dinner. With chunks of carrots, plenty of seasoned ground turkey and cabbage for a filling and delicious, budget friendly dinner.

Get the Recipe: Ground Turkey and Cabbage Soup.

Turkey Mapo Tofu

Bowls of rice topped with turkey and tofu. — Photo Credit: Sift and Simmer.

This Chinese style dish is so delicious and healthy that you will want to make this meal a regular on your dinner time rotation. With lean ground turkey and tofu coated with a spicy bean paste, this tastes better than take out and is ready in under a half an hour. Serve this turkey tofu over rice for a filling and flavorful meal.

Get the Recipe: Turkey Mapo Tofu.

Healthy Turkey Meatloaf

This healthy turkey meatloaf recipe is proof that comfort food can be both healthy and hearty! This lighter take on classic meatloaf also has some (not-so) secret veggies mixed right in, making it a delicious way to eat some extra veggies. It’s cheesy, juicy, super flavorful, and perfect for a comforting dinner that’s easy to make and so versatile.

Get the Recipe: Turkey Meatloaf.

Elote Turkey Enchilada Skillet.

Plates of enchiladas made with elote and ground turkey. — Photo Credit: Lauren Fit Foodie.

This enchilada skillet offers a medley of great flavors. With street corn, ground turkey, and a zesty sauce, your family is going to love this protein-packed one-dish meal. This thirty-minute meal makes a great weeknight dinner option. Pair with a simple salad or some chips and salsa.

Get the Recipe: Elote Turkey Enchilada Skillet.

Turkey Lentil Taco Filling

A bowl of turkey and lentil taco filling around taco toppings. — Photo Credit: Bless This Mess Please.

Ground turkey and lentils make this a flavorful and satisfying way to stuff tacos. This recipe starts in the instant pot and becomes a protein-packed dinner option that the whole family will enjoy. You can top your turkey lentil tacos with cheese, lettuce and all of your favorite vegetables for a fast weeknight dinner.

Get the Recipe: Turkey Lentil Taco Filling.

Ground Turkey Stir Fry

This easy recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes and is loaded with protein, veggies, and a flavorful sweet and savory stir-fry sauce that’s made with pantry staples! Ground turkey and broccoli florets cook together and then get major flavor from the sauce. Serve over rice and dinner is ready.

Get the Recipe: Ground Turkey Stir Fry.

Turkey Curry in a Hurry

Zucchini and turkey curry with rice on the side. — Photo Credit: Heartbeet Kitchen.

You can have this delicious turkey curry with coconut milk and fresh vegetables ready for dinner in no time at all. This easy meal has vibrant fresh flavors and is loaded with nutritious protein and vegetables. Serve over your favorite rice and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Get the Recipe: Turkey Curry In a Hurry.

Zesty Zucchini Lasagna

A lasagna made without noodles, using zucchini in place. — Photo Credit: Haute and Healthy Living.

This is the best way to make a zesty Italian dinner. With ground turkey, layers of zucchini and marinara sauce and plenty of cheese, this dish delivers bold flavors that the whole family will enjoy. After you make lasagna this way, you will want to skip the noodles everytime you make lasagna!

Get the Recipe: Zesty Zucchini Lasagna.

Cheesy Ground Turkey Taco Skillet

close up of ground turkey skillet — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

You won’t believe how quickly this taco skillet comes together. With a nutritious combination of protein and fiber thanks to the ground turkey, beans, corn, and cheese this is one satisfying dish and it’s delicious scooped up with mini bell peppers and tortilla chips. Let everyone add their own toppings like sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.

Get the Recipe: Cheesy Ground Turkey Taco Skillet.

Ground Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

A plate of shepherd's pie made with ground turkey. — Photo Credit: Wholly Tasteful.

Make a shepherd’s pie with ground turkey for a healthier take on a classic comfort food. This recipe is so flavorful that your family will return for seconds. You will appreciate this meal as it has everything you need to fill the family up, in one layered dish of meat, veggies and mashed potatoes.

Get the Recipe: Ground Turkey Shepherd’s Pie.

Mama’s Mini Meatloaves

Two mini meatloaves on a plate with mashed potatoes. — Photo Credit: Wholefully.

Try a batch of saucy mini meatloaves with ground turkey the next time you need comfort food. Bake them in a muffin tin, and serve one or two per person, depending on their appetite. These are perfect with mashed potatoes and peas on the side.

Get the Recipe: Mama’s Mini Meatloaves.

Three Bean Turkey Chili

A bowl of turkey chili with three kinds of beans, sour cream and cheese. — Photo Credit: From Valerie’s Kitchen.

This hearty chili recipe is just the thing to make when you need a meal that can feed a crowd, while being budget friendly. With three kinds of beans, Mexican spices and ground turkey meat, this soup is so filling and flavorful that everyone will walk away from the table, completely satisfied.

Get the Recipe: Three Bean Turkey Chili.

Ground Turkey Potstickers

A plate of pot stickers, filled with ground turkey. — Photo Credit: xoxo Bella.

These homemade potstickers start with ground turkey and make the perfect side for a homemade Asian meal at home. With chili oil, red cabbage and sesame oil, each bite is so delicious you might want to gobble them all up.

Get the Recipe: Ground Turkey Potstickers.

Turkey Tacos

Ground turkey is seasoned with a mix of spices and simmered with salsa to add another layer of flavor for juicy and delicious taco meat every time. Stuff into tortillas and add your favorite fresh toppings. This turkey taco recipe is quick and easy to make, made with simple ingredients, and always a crowd-pleaser.

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Goat Cheese Stuffed Turkey Burgers

A turkey burger stuffed with goat cheese and topped with tomato spread. — Photo Credit: A Farmgirl Dabbles.

Turkey burgers have never been so flavorful as they are in this recipe. Burgers stuffed with goat cheese are topped with sun dried tomato spread to dress up burger night to an elegant and incredibly delicious affair. Serve with fresh fries, or a light salad on the side.

Get the Recipe: Goat Cheese Stuffed Turkey Burgers.

Bruschetta Turkey Sliders

Three turkey burger sliders topped with bruschetta and avocado. — Photo Credit: Barbara Bakes.

Make some turkey sliders with the best Italian flavors. These little burgers are cheesy and juicy and are loaded with bruschetta and a tantalizing avocado spread. Make them for dinner, or take them along to a tailgating party for filling food in a bite sized package.

Get the Recipe: Bruschetta Turkey Sliders.

Southwest Turkey Taco Bowls

A plate of rice, topped with ground turkey, corn and beans. — Photo Credit: From Valerie’s Kitchen.

Make these turkey taco bowls for dinner on a night that you crave southwestern flavors. With ground turkey, diced tomatoes, black beans and corn kernels served over rice, these bowls are as easy as they are filling and delicious!

Get the Recipe: Southwest Turkey Taco Bowls.

Baked Turkey Burgers

A burger made with two baked turkey patties. — Photo Credit: The Sea Man Mom.

No need to fire up the grill to get a great turkey burger on the table. This recipe bakes turkey burger patties to perfection and piles them on to buns with all of your favorite toppings for a fuss free dinner option that is great with chips, fries, salads or baked beans.

Get the Recipe: Baked Turkey Burgers.

Turkey Bell Pepper Chili

A serving spoon lifting bell pepper turkey chili from a pot. — Photo Credit: JCP Eats.

This simple chili has so much flavor. Grab some ground turkey, bell peppers, tomato sauce and black beans to make this easy and hearty chili. It tastes perfect on a blustery fall day or anytime you could go for a thick bowl of chili!

Get the Recipe: Turkey Bell Pepper Chili.

Turkey Stroganoff

This spin on stroganoff swaps the beef for ground turkey to make a lean and delicious dinner. This one-pan meal is ready in under half an hour and has the creamiest sauce. Serve over noodles or rice for a complete meal on a hectic weeknight.

Get the Recipe: Turkey Stroganoff.

Mediterranean Baked Turkey Meatballs

A plate of rice, cucumbers, salad and turkey meatballs. — Photo Credit: A Cedar Spoon.

Make these baked meatballs anytime you crave Mediterranean flavors. These start with ground turkey and a delicious blend of spices. Pair them with a simple salad, rice and cucumbers, or tuck them into a pita pocket for a tasty sandwich.

Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Baked Turkey Meatballs.