20 Ground Turkey Recipes for Easy Weekday Meals (2024)

White Chili with Ground Turkey

Lighten up chili by using ground turkey instead of beef! "This white turkey chili is a great alternative to regular chili. This dish has a unique taste that even the pickiest eater will enjoy. Make sure you spice this one to taste! Garnish with cheese, salsa, sour cream and cilantro leaves, and serve with rolled tortillas on the side.," says recipe creator Donna Nugent.

Ground Turkey Noodle Bake

Ground turkey, egg noodles, and loads of cheese — what's not to love? Reviewer JVDdchef describes this as a "great meal for families with little kids."

Goat Cheese and Spinach Turkey Burgers

These turkey burgers require just three ingredients: Ground turkey, spinach, and goat cheese. While some turkey burgers can be dry, these are anything but: "These are really great turkey burgers! Very flavorful and moist," says reviewer Diana S.

Lazygirl's Ground Turkey Stroganoff

This is a healthier take on beef stroganoff that comes together in just 35 minutes from start to finish. "My kids love it," says reviewer KLSTRASSER. "I love that it's easy to prepare, and that I usually have the ingredients on hand."

Momma's Sloppy Joes

This All-American meal is made leaner with ground turkey. Reviewer Jeannette Wood Hill says, "Best sloppy joes recipe yet! Love using turkey for fat and calorie savings. My kids loved them and I have a daughter that is terribly picky!"

Black Bean Turkey Burgers

"So quick and easy, fail-proof," says reviewer krisieyo1. "Typically turkey burgers get dry easily in my kitchen, but not with this quick recipe." Black beans and ground turkey pack a protein punch in these burgers, without all the beef!

Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausage

"Homemade turkey sausage flavored with sage, marjoram, and a bit of red pepper with no preservatives. Freeze individually to store and cook throughout the week," says recipe creator cathy35. Talk about a meal-prep secret!

Middle Eastern Turkey Dogs

Get Middle-Eastern flavors in the form of an American hot dog. "My husband told me that these taste as good as the kafta (beef sausages) he gets at our favorite Middle Eastern restaurant," says reviewer DISNEYLANDGODDESS.

Quick Bean and Turkey Italian Meatballs

Serve up these turkey meatballs with spaghetti and sauce for a lighter take on a fan-favorite dinner. Plus they make great leftovers: "These freeze beautifully," says reviewer mkstevens09.

Stuffed Orange Peppers

These versatile stuffed peppers can be served as a meal or an appetizer if you choose to use mini bell peppers. "Very simple recipe but very flavorful. I made it exactly as written except I added a bit of garlic powder when browning the meat," says reviewer France C. "A wonderful twist on stuffed peppers and a nice change from the usual ground beef/rice/tomato sauce recipes you always see."

Crazy Delicious Turkey Meatloaf

Frozen bell peppers, ground turkey, and Italian bread crumbs are all you need to make this comfort-food staple. "First off, I love that this is healthy and easy," says reviewer. "Second, I also love that there's none of that sweet meatloaf glaze that way too many meatloaf recipes seem to have."

Thai-Style Turkey Burgers

Soy sauce, fresh cilantro, green onions, and ginger give these burgers Thai-inspired flavor. Try topping them with peanut sauce like reviewer Linda T: "I topped them with a mixture of sauteed onions, mushrooms, bean sprouts, and cilantro...also peanut sauce... yum."

Baked Spinach, Feta, and Turkey Meatballs

This easy meatball recipe can also be used to make turkey burgers. Take it from reviewer Diego, who says, "Really tasty. Next time going to make them for hamburger patties."

Turkey Soft Tacos

"All in all the family enjoyed this 'healthier' version of one of our favorite meals," says reviewer Christina. Enjoy all your usual toppings and seasonings, but with fewer calories.

Taco Lettuce Wraps

Cut down on the carbs and the fat by substituting turkey for beef and lettuce for tortillas.

Instant Pot Ground Turkey Taco Meat Recipe

"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 recipe creator bd.weld. "Perfect for tacos, burritos, or even a taco salad."

Buttermilk Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

These single-serve meatloaf muffins are as delicious as they are cute. "These turkey muffins go great with some turkey dressing," says recipe creator DELANIA.

Hawaiian Turkey Burgers

For a little island flavor, you can't go wrong with these teriyaki-basted turkey burgers, topped with grilled pineapple. "The only change I made is that I used canned pineapple rings instead of fresh because I was too lazy to cut up a fresh one. Canned worked fine too," says reviewer Soup Loving Nicole.

Egg, Cheese, and Turkey Breakfast Burritos

Meal prep these tasty, protein-packed breakfast burritos for busy mornings.

Pesto Turkey Meatballs

"Ridiculously easy turkey meatballs ready in 30 minutes and full of flavor thanks to lots of pesto. My kids love these turkey meatballs and they're endlessly versatile," says recipe creator and Allrecipes Editorial Director Diana Moutsopoulos.

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