Minimal Step Recipes Using Ground Turkey

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These easy ground turkey recipes are some of my family’s all-time favorites—budget-friendly, healthy, and perfect for quick weeknight dinners.

Ground turkey is a staple in my kitchen—it’s lean, affordable, and incredibly versatile to make recipe like this one-pot turkey pasta or these turkey meatball subs.

If you love this collection, be sure to check out my 10 Best Ground Beef Recipes for even more easy dinner inspiration.

🔍 Quick Look: Ground Turkey Recipes
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🔍 Quick Look: Ground Turkey Recipes

⏰ Ready In: 20-40 minutes
🛒 Recipe Ingredients: Healthy ground turkey
🍽️ Servings: 4-6
👩‍🍳 Difficulty: Easy
🧊 Make-Ahead Friendly: Freezer Friendly for 2 months, Stores for 4 days in fridge
🧡 Try my No-Peek Chicken Casserole, Chicken and Rice Casserole, or Chicken Vegetable Stir-Fry

Recipe Video:

Cooked Sweet & Spicy Turkey and Broccoli Bowl Recipe in a blue bowl on a white counter

Sweet & Spicy Turkey and Broccoli Bowl Recipe ingredients on a white counter with Minute white rice

The Recipes Using Ground Turkey:

One Pot Chicken Stroganoff

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5 from 2 votes

Simple Sloppy Joe’s

Simple Sloppy Joe's is a great recipe to make with pantry ingredients and a delicious comfort food recipe.

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Cook Sweet & Spicy Turkey and Broccoli Bowl Recipe in a blue bowl on a white counter

Sweet & Spicy Turkey and Broccoli Bowls

Sweet and spicy turkey and broccoli bowls is a great way to enjoy lean meat, fresh veggies, and a savory sauce.

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Low Carb Turkey Vegetable Skillet

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5 from 1 vote

One-Pot Ground Turkey Pasta

This One-Pot Ground Turkey Pasta Bake is cheesy and spicy with a creamy tomato sauce and fresh cilantro on top.

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Zucchini Turkey Skillet

Lean ground turkey, sautéed zucchini, and bold seasoning make this Zucchini Turkey Skillet a quick, healthy dinner that doesn’t skimp on flavor.

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Turkey Zucchini Boats

Turkey Zucchini Boats are a great way to use fresh zucchini and ground turkey in a new way, and bursting with Italian flavors.

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5 from 2 votes

Greek Meatballs with Orzo

Greek Meatballs with Orzo is a gourmet-tasting yet approachable meal that your whole family will love. Feta-stuffed turkey meatballs are served with lemony orzo, olives, and dill.

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4.35 from 99 votes

Ground Turkey and Rice Skillet

Ground turkey and rice skillet is a quick, healthy dinner made in one pan—hearty, satisfying, and full of everyday ingredients.

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Why you’ll love these recipes…

These recipes are so versatile! Make them the way they are written or change them to suit your family.

Store the leftovers for a simple lunch or dinner the next day.
Keep on budget with ground turkey.
Healthy recipes that taste amazing.
Prepped in less than 10 minutes.

There are even more ways to keep on budget with my 6 meals for $20 or if you need more quick dinners, check out my 10 minute dinner recipes!

Don’t forget to enjoy a little ice cream cake with dinner too!

Made With Love,

Recipe Photos:

Cooked turkey in a pan with raw broccoli in a large skillet

Recipe FAQ’s

What to serve with ground turkey:

All of these easy recipes will go well with an easy side salad and/or dinner rolls.

Are these all made with ground turkey?

Both the Sloppy Joe’s and Stroganoff are made with ground beef, but are easily adaptable to use ground turkey instead!

How long do ground turkey recipes take to make?

It will depend on the recipe, but most of these can be made in 20-40 minutes.

If you liked these Ground Turkey recipes, make sure to tag me on Instagram @julia.pacheco.cooking and let us know how much you liked the recipe!