25+ Simple Ground Turkey Recipes

Wondering what to make with ground turkey? Here are some easy ground turkey recipes to try out. From pasta recipes, to soups, appetizers and more. They’re all SO delicious (and healthy too)!

Ground turkey is such a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes – from savory pasta dishes to soups, turkey burgers, meatloaf and more!

Here are 25+ healthy dinner recipes with ground turkey.

Some of the most popular recipes on my blog include these Turkey Swedish Meatballs, this Turkey Picadillo, and these Thai Curry Meatballs. But there are so many great options!

Keep reading to discover some new favorite ground turkey recipes.

PS – Most of these recipes will work with ground chicken, ground pork, or lean ground beef too!

Ground Turkey Dinner Ideas

These Taco Quinoa & Turkey Lettuce Wraps make a hearty, healthy, protein packed meal that’s amazingly delicious and quick and easy to prepare. They’re perfect for meal prep too.

Taco Quinoa & Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Thai Curry Meatballs is a recipe that I make on the regular. I like that the ingredients are easy to find in the local grocery store, and the fact that it’s a nutritious and quick weeknight dinner option that will be on your table in just 30 minutes!

Thai Curry Turkey Meatballs

This easy Turkey Pumpkin Chili is deliciously rich & creamy. Made with ground turkey, pumpkin puree, pinto & kidney beans and your favorite chili spices. It will be on your table in 30-minutes! With options to make it on the stove top, in the slow cooker or in the Instant Pot.

Turkey Pumpkin Chili

Cuban Ground Turkey Picadillo is a lightened up version of the traditional dish made with ground beef. This sweet and savory mixture combines briny olives and capers, with sweet golden raisins, black beans and plenty of delicious spices. Serve it over rice or as a taco filling and enjoy! 

Ground Turkey Picadillo

Easy Ground Turkey Swedish Meatballs are a lightened-up version of traditional Swedish Meatballs. Served in a delicious, creamy sauce. Serve them over mashed potatoes, rice or egg noodles. 

Turkey Swedish Meatballs

These easy ground turkey burgers are tender and juicy. They’re quick and a cinch to make – they’ll be a family favorite all summer!

Get the RECIPE from Salt and Lavender

Easy Ground Turkey Burgers

Turkey sloppy joes loaded with a healthy meaty filling and a sweet and zesty sauce layered between toasted burger buns. Quick 30 minute meal.

Ge the RECIPE from I Heart Naptime

Turkey Sloppy Joes

This Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowl had loads of veggies on top of a bowl of steamed rice. This popular recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

Get the RECIPE from Yellow Bliss Road

Healthy Ground Turkey Teriyaki Rice Bowl

Imagine a healthier, quicker but just as equally delicious recipe for bolognese that you can make any night of the week.

Get the RECIPE from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen

Healthy Turkey Bolognese

This turkey meatloaf recipe makes a healthy and hearty weeknight dinner.

Get the RECIPE from Primavera Kitchen

Easy Turkey Meatloaf

Juicy, lean, and inviting Turkey Kofta recipe. A healthy recipe that packs lean protein, savoury flavours, and satisfying wholesome ingredients the entire family will enjoy.

Get the RECIPE from My Kitchen Love

Turkey Kofta

Turkey Tacos that are quick, easy, healthy, juicy and packed with flavor – you won’t even miss the beef with the secret ingredient!Get the RECIPE from Carlsbad Cravings

Turkey Tacos

Turkey takes over for the traditional ground meats in this rich bolognese sauce for a short cut lasagna dinner that cuts the calories but not the flavor.

Get the RECIPE from Foodie Crush

Turkey Bolognese Sauce Lasagna Toss

Turkey Meatloaf Muffins. This is the perfect way to make your meatloaf a little more elegant and refined.Get the RECIPE from The Kitchen Mccabe

Individual Turkey Meatloafs

Hearty ground turkey and vegetables coated in a smooth, flavorful gravy and topped with creamy, rich mashed potatoes and baked to bubbly perfection. The ultimate comfort food dinner!

Get the RECIPE from The Garlic Diaries

Ground Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

This comforting Slow Cooker Turkey Chili is savory, smoky, and packed with lean protein and a trio of fiber-rich beans.

Get the RECIPE from Garden in the Kitchen

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Sun-Dried Tomato and Ricotta Turkey Meatballs: Nothing traditional about these ricotta meatballs… made with ground turkey, plenty of ricotta cheese, and flavor packed sun-dried tomatoes. Then just toss with a quick homemade basil and white wine tomato sauce, pasta and parmesan, so good! Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest

Sun-Dried Tomato and Ricotta Turkey Meatballs

This turkey white bean chili recipe is hearty, healthy, simple to make, and packed with flavor. Makes great leftovers!

Get the RECIPE from Salt and Lavender

Turkey White Bean Chili

These Asian lettuce wraps taste like PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps (and Pei Wei’s), and they are so easy to make. They can be ready in 20 minutes!

Get the RECIPE from Cooking Classy

Asian Lettuce Wraps

This easy ground turkey pasta recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and tossed in a Spanish roasted red pepper sauce (romesco sauce)!

Get the RECIPE from Sweet Peas and Saffron

Ground Turkey Pasta in Romesco Sauce

Lean ground turkey, rice, green beans, tomatoes, and delicious seasonings are combined for a quick and easy all-in-one Ground Turkey Skillet meal!

Get the RECIPE from Bellyfull

Easy Ground Turkey and Rice Skillet

Easy Healthy Taco Salad w/ Ground Turkey that’s perfect for dinner, lunch, or meal prep! Delicious and gluten free. Make this in under 30 minutes!

Get the RECIPE from Jar of Lemons

Easy Healthy Taco Salad with Ground Turkey

This ground turkey with butternut squash skillet. This recipe is a 30-minute one-pot skillet meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight!

Get the RECIPE from Garden in the Kitchen

Ground Turkey Butternut Squash Skillet

How to Make Ahead and Store

Many of these recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead. 

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• Preheat oven to 450-degrees.

• In a large bowl, whisk together egg, garlic, ginger and soy sauce. Add ground turkey, breadcrumbs, and green onions. Mix until just combined.

• Form the meat into tablespoons sized balls (about 15-20 meatballs) and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic and cook until shallot becomes translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

• Add coconut milk, curry paste, soy sauce and ginger. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Add the cooked meatballs and simmer about 5 minutes, until they’re well coated in the sauce.

• Remove from the heat and stir in spinach, lime juice, cilantro and/or basil. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

• Combine mango, serrano, lime zest and lime juice in a small bowl.

• Serve meatballs and curry sauce over bowls of rice topped with spicy mango mixture.

Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 527mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1903IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg