Ground turkey is a light, quick-cooking lifesaver for those busy weeknights when you don’t have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. You can substitute it for ground beef in just about any recipe, and you can enjoy your favorite dishes with a twist. This list has all the ground turkey recipes that turn this simple meat into savory, tasty meals—juicy burgers, flavorful tacos, one-pan skillet meals, and even lighter takes on classic favorites like lasagna and shepherd’s pie.

Turkey and Veggie Baked Frittata Recipe

This turkey and veggie baked frittata recipe is the perfect breakfast or brunch favorite. It’s bursting with fresh flavors and packed with protein!
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Slow Cooker Turkey Meatloaf (With Stovetop Stuffing)

This Slow-Cooker Turkey Meatloaf is made with ground turkey, Stovetop stuffing, celery, carrots, and a few seasonings you’ll most likely already have on hand. This comforting meal is flavorful and delicious and sure to be a huge hit for the whole family.
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Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash And Turkey Meat Sauce

This slow-cooker spaghetti squash and turkey meat sauce recipe takes the guesswork out of cooking the perfect spaghetti squash. The best part is that the squash and sauce cook together!
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Easy Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

This Slow Cooker Chipotle Turkey Chili is a fantastic chili recipe to try for game day or a lazy weekend meal! You won’t believe how you can turn your leftover ground turkey into a dish packed with flavor!
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Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers (without rice)

Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers (without rice) feature a medley of seasoned ground turkey, quinoa, feta cheese, and vegetables stuffed in a bell pepper boat. It’s a filling weeknight recipe and a fantastic way to get the protein and vegetables you need without sacrificing flavor.
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Turkey Smashburgers

Double cheese and bacon smashed turkey burgers piled high with classic toppings of lettuce, tomato, and onion, with mayo.
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Mini Greek Turkey Burgers with Cucumber Tzatziki

Take your burger game to the next level with these flavor-packed mini Greek turkey burgers. They’re chockfull of aromatic herbs and tangy feta cheese. Serve the burgers tucked in pitas with creamy tzatziki, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce and onions. A perfect dinner any night of the week.
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Youvarlakia: Greek Meatball Soup

Soft, juicy turkey meatballs surrounded by heart-warming, creamy egg-lemon sauce. This is a lighter version of the traditional youvarlakia recipe, which uses ground turkey instead of ground beef.
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Juicy BBQ Turkey Burgers With Harissa Aioli

These Juicy BBQ Turkey Burgers with Harissa Aioli are packed with flavor and just a touch of heat. Turkey is a terrific alternative when you’re looking for another burger option. You’ll love them!
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Skinny Turkey Meatloaf Muffins Recipe

Tender and flavorful turkey meatloaf cupcakes topped with garlic thyme mashed potato frosting.
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Turkey Chili With Black Beans

Turkey Chili with Black Beans can be made in a slow cooker, crockpot, or stovetop. An all-time family favorite with years of rave reviews!
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Turkey Meatball Recipe

Turkey Meatballs are oven-baked with a special secret for flavorful, tender, moist deliciousness in every bite. Serve on hot pasta with sauce, in soup, or layer in a cheesy meatball sub sandwich. With just a handful of ingredients, these make a light homemade dinner. Frozen meatballs from scratch are so worth the time to make and are great for fast dinners.
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Spicy Cumin Turkey Burgers

A loosely inspired “rou jia mo” (Chinese hamburger) uses ground turkey flavored with spices, topped with fresh herbs, and sandwiched between a soft bun.
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Turkey Mapo Tofu

Mapo tofu is a Chinese dish featuring medium-firm tofu and lean ground turkey in a spicy, flavourful red bean sauce.
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Jalapeno & Cheddar Turkey Burgers

Jalapeno and cheddar turkey burgers are juicy, cheesy, and spicy favorites for your next grill night!
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Ground Turkey Cauliflower Rice Recipe

If you love savory flavors, you’ll adore this ground turkey and cauliflower rice skillet recipe. Perfect for meal prep, quick lunches, and family dinners, this savory dish is ideal for whenever you want something filling and easy to make.
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Freezer Meal: Turkey Meatballs In Tomato Sauce

Turkey and mushroom meatball with a herbaceous tomato sauce is a quick and easy freezer meal that can save you time on those busy evenings. You can serve them with pasta, over rice, or on their own as an appetizer.
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Turkey Meatloaf With BBQ glaze

Old-school comfort food made wholesome with lean ground turkey. This method creates a moist and juicy Turkey Meatloaf with a flavorful BBQ Glaze. Leftovers reheat beautifully, making them a great choice for meal prep!
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Turkey Parmesan Meatballs

Lean ground turkey is transformed into tender Turkey Parmesan Meatballs in a luscious tomato cream sauce. These turkey meatballs are delicious on their own, with pasta or piled on toasted hoagie buns.
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Turkey Taco Bowl Recipe With Rice

This Turkey Taco Bowl Recipe is a well-balanced, easy lunch or dinner that’s perfect for meal prep! These bowls are good for picky eaters, too. You can set up a “taco bowl bar” so everyone can add their favorite toppings.
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Turkey Sausage Balls

Turkey sausage balls are loaded with three kinds of cheese for the absolute best flavor ever! This 30-minute recipe is easy to make ahead, and sausage balls with ground turkey are great frozen until you’re ready to bake and serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
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Ground Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

Ground Turkey Shepherd’s Pie is a lighter twist on classic comfort food. It’s loaded with veggies and lean ground turkey and topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
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Easy To Make Crispy Turkey Tacos

A delicious alternative to beef tacos would be these crispy turkey tacos, which are bursting with flavor. These easy-to-make tacos boast juicy turkey, taco seasoning, onion, refried beans, and cheese.
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Cool Ranch Turkey Taco Casserole

Cool ranch turkey taco casserole combines ground turkey with Doritos, vegetables, Greek yogurt, taco seasoning, and more. This is a simple recipe. If you’re on the lookout for a Mexican-inspired meal, give this easy taco bake Dorito casserole a try.
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Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Kale Skillet

This ground turkey sweet potato kale skillet is a quick and easy one-pot meal. It’s a 30-minute recipe at most, so even if you’re starving, you will be eating this delicious turkey skillet dinner within half an hour.
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Ground Turkey Quesadilla

If you’re looking for a quesadilla that’s a bit on the lighter side, a lean Ground Turkey Quesadilla is a fantastic option, especially when paired with a simple Mustard Crema.
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Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowl

A Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowl is an Asian-inspired rice recipe full of flavor! Ground turkey, brown rice, carrots, broccoli, and peas are drizzled with sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. This large-batch recipe will not only feed everyone at dinner but also leave lunch leftovers for the week!
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Turkey Meatball Soup With Kale

Savory turkey meatballs pack a flavorful bite when combined with carrots, orzo, kale, and rich homemade turkey stock. The kale complements the soup with its earthy flavor, and the big bonus—you are eating your greens!
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Turkey Meatballs In Easy Cream Sauce

A family-friendly, easy turkey meatballs recipe with perfectly seasoned meatballs in a super easy chicken-based cream gravy made right in the same skillet.
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