These Ground Turkey Recipes Are Nice and Hearty for Dinner (2024)

This satisfying salad is a great way to switch things up for Taco Tuesday! It's loaded with fun toppings like cheese, jalapeños, and seasoned ground taco meat. Swap out the beef for turkey to make it even healthier.

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Keep a batch of this easy turkey chili in your freezer at all times—it can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 months. It's perfect for busy weeknights.

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Ree Drummond loves lasagna in all its forms—whether it's veggie, beef, or even turkey! She says you can easily sub ground turkey for the ground beef in this variation and if you're feeling extra daring, you can add diced pepperoni, too.

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Here's a healthier take on two comfort food favorites: meatballs and mashed potatoes! Instead of ground beef, the meatballs are made with ground turkey and instead of the potatoes, it's cauliflower!

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To upgrade this childhood classic, we're making the whole thing in a casserole. Try subbing the ground beef for ground turkey for another fun twist.

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This chili recipe calls for both beans and ground turkey, so it's extra filling. Use a mixture of white and dark ground turkey meat to add even more flavor.

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You can make this hearty sauce in advance and keep it in your freezer. It's just as delicious on spaghetti as it is on garlic bread, ravioli, or even pizza. Just swap the ground beef for ground turkey–it's so easy!

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It doesn't matter if you use turkey or beef for this skillet dinner, it's really all about the crisp Tater Tot topping anyway!

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Use your favorite lettuce as the base here—romaine, iceberg and butter lettuce all work well. Then, pile each wrap high with spiced turkey, cilantro, pico de gallo, queso fresco, corn, and avocado. Your family will thank you.

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This back-pocket recipe is leaner than the traditional beef burger, but still incredibly flavorful. Pair with sweet potato fries to complete the meal.

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You're looking at the ultimate crowd-pleasing, one-pot dinner! Plus, this soup tastes great with all sorts of veggies.

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The best way to upgrade a turkey burger? Add a pretzel bun! A few pieces of crispy bacon certainly don't hurt, either.

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Dollops of tzatziki and a smattering of feta add flavor to every bite of this Greek-style dish.

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Decadent, drippy, diminutive, dreamy, and divine are just a few of the words we'd use to describe these out-of-this-world sliders.

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It's all the things you love about tacos—in a skillet! This is just the sort of one-pan recipe we love.

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There's just something so fun about miniature food! Adobo sauce and homemade avocado mayo make these sliders even more enticing.

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When you're tired of the same old dinner routine, whip this recipe up for a change. It's ground turkey mixed with onions, carrots, garlic, and crushed tomatoes, plus plenty of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

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Lean ground turkey is a perfectly acceptable alternative for these breakfast sausage patties. In fact, it'd lighten them up nicely!

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They key to these tasty burgers is to add plenty of delicious seasonings: not just salt and pepper, but also flavorful Worcestershire sauce! Egg yolk acts as a reliable binder.

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Use a combination of ground beef and ground turkey for this delicious meatloaf recipe. It'll become a family favorite in no time.

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