26 Ground Turkey Recipes to Add to Your Weeknight Meal Rotation

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26 Ground Turkey Recipes to Add to Your Weeknight Meal Rotation1/26 Cheeseburger Bowl 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is a lighter way to enjoy an American summer staple. You can try a version of the dressing with 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard and 1 tablespoon of ketchup. —Laurie Rogerson, Ellington, Connecticut 2/26 Effortless Black Bean Chili 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom found the

inspiration for this chili in a slow-cooker cookbook

inspiration for this chili in a slow-cooker cookbook. After a few updates, all of us love it (even those of us who steer clear of beans). We think it’s even better served over rice. —Amelia Gormley, Ephrata, Pennsylvania A good black bean chili warms the taste buds with smoky flavors, hearty beans and a kick of spice. This one is packed full of so much flavor, no one will notice you used ground turkey instead of beef! 3/26 Three-Cheese Turkey Manicotti 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the

Recipe Creator: This is my husband’s favorite dish

Recipe Creator: This is my husband’s favorite dish. He always requests it, even for holidays! You’ll love the variety of cheeses and spices that jazz it up. It’s restaurant-quality, but at a quarter of the price! —LuAnne Wallace Bennett, Powder Springs, Georgia Manicotti translates to “little sleeves.” It refers to both the large, tube-shaped noodles and the Italian dish made by stuffing those noodles with ricotta cheese and other fillings. The end result is a savory casserole packed full of melty cheese and bold Italian spices. 4/26 Sloppy Joe Recipe 113 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sloppy Joes Sandwiches Recipe photo

You’ll love this quick, easy and economical dish

by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll love this quick, easy and economical dish. Brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness, both for traditional sandwiches on buns or as a down-home topping for rice, biscuits or baked potatoes. —Laurie Hauser, Rochester, New York 5/26 Turkey Feta Meatballs Test Kitchen Approved Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 12 meatballs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Baked turkey meatballs are a protein-packed dish that combines lean ground turkey with fresh spinach, garlic and the

tangy punch of feta cheese

tangy punch of feta cheese. They pair well with various sauces from tzatziki to hummus. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin Change up your meatball routine with these Mediterranean-inspired turkey meatballs. Made with feta and spinach, they’re a light and nutritious weeknight dinner. 6/26 Turkey-Stuffed Bell Peppers 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These well-seasoned ground-turkey-stuffed peppers are so tasty, you won’t even miss having real cheddar cheese. Round out the meal with a salad or a side of rice. —Judy Hand-Truitt, Birmingham, Alabama We absolutely love stuffed bell

peppers as an easy low-carb dinner option

peppers as an easy low-carb dinner option. The pepper maintains its tender-crisp texture, and the filling is rich and savory. To make the recipe gluten-free, swap in gluten-free bread crumbs. 7/26 Jalapeno-Swiss Turkey Burgers 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jalapeno-Swiss Turkey Burgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These easy turkey burgers are extra juicy and loaded with flavor. I think the spicy jalapenos give it just the right level of heat, but feel free to adjust the amount to amp it up or tone it

down. —Wanda Allende, Orlando, Florida These turkey burgers turn out surprisingly juicy, especially if you pick up the package labeled as “ground turkey” instead of “ground turkey breast.” Regular ground turkey is a mixture of white and dark meat, giving the patty the extra fat it needs to stay moist as it cooks. If you’re not a fan of Swiss cheese, pepper jack cheese works well on this burger too. 8/26 Turkey White Chili 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Growing up in a Pennsylvania

Dutch area, I was surrounded by excellent cooks and wonderful foods

Dutch area, I was surrounded by excellent cooks and wonderful foods. I enjoy experimenting with new recipes like this change-of-pace chili. —Kaye Whiteman, Charleston, West Virginia This bowl is stunning, and the chili tastes just as good as it looks. You can use any type of bean in white chili, but we love chickpeas because they maintain their chewy texture as the soup simmers. If you can’t find turkey breast, substitute chicken breast or use all ground turkey instead. 9/26 Mexican Turkey Meat Loaf 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mexican Turkey Meat Loaf Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

This particular recipe gets a flavor boost from all the Mexican flavors

Time 3 hours 25 min Servings 1 loaf (6 servings) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a zesty, flavorful meat loaf you can really sink your teeth into! Pair this with black beans, rice, green salad with lime vinaigrette or any of your favorite Tex-Mex sides. —Kristen Miller, Glendale, Wisconsin Meat loaf is one of our favorite ground turkey recipes. This particular recipe gets a flavor boost from all the Mexican flavors. If you end up with leftovers, slice the loaf into individual portions and use it to make meat loaf gyros. 10/26 Turkey Sausage Cabbage Rolls Contest

Prepare the filling and soften the cabbage leaves

Winner Test Kitchen Approved Turkey Sausage Cabbage Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I practically grew up in my Polish grandmother’s kitchen, watching Babci cook and listening to her stories. I made her cabbage roll recipe healthier with whole grains and turkey, but kept the same rich flavors I remember. —Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas Cabbage rolls sound like a lot of work, but everything for this ground turkey recipe can be prepped in advance. Prepare the filling and soften the cabbage leaves

the night before

the night before. In the morning, roll them up and pop ’em in the slow cooker so dinner will be ready when you come home. 11/26 One-Dish Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved One-Dish Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This quick one-dish dinner helped keep my husband and me on track throughout the week while we were still learning to balance our busy schedules. — Shannon Barden, Alpharetta, Georgia This is one of those ground turkey

If you’re not a fan of sweet potatoes, try using butternut squash instead

recipes you should probably double, because the leftovers taste even better the next day. It’s a perfect option for meal prepping because the whole thing cooks in a single skillet. If you’re not a fan of sweet potatoes, try using butternut squash instead. 12/26 Black Bean Turkey Enchiladas 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My best friend and I created this recipe together because we wanted a meal that’s easy to prepare, affordable and nutritious. We both have hectic schedules, so when we’re feeling crunched for time,

it’s a relief to have these wholesome enchiladas waiting for us in the freezer

it’s a relief to have these wholesome enchiladas waiting for us in the freezer. —Holly Baber, Seattle, Washington Ground turkey enchiladas happen to be one of our favorite Mexican recipes under 400 calories, but that doesn’t mean it’s not packed full of flavor! Between the bold sauce and all that cheese, it will be impossible to know you made a skinny version. 13/26 Asian Turkey Lettuce Cups 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Asian Turkey Lettuce Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Such a cool idea

for a light lunch or even an appetizer simply served in small lettuce leaves

for a light lunch or even an appetizer simply served in small lettuce leaves. When I want to make it easier for my kids to eat, I mix it all up with shredded lettuce and serve in a bowl. —Diana Rios, Lytle, Texas Lettuce cups can be used as a fancy appetizer, but they’re also a great ground turkey recipe when you’re looking for a light lunch. To make the dish more substantial, you can eat the filling over noodles or rice instead of lettuce. 14/26 Crispy Baked Wontons 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Baked Wontons Recipe photo by

Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These quick, versatile wontons are great for a savory snack or paired with a bowl of soothing soup on a cold day. I usually make a large batch, freeze half on a floured baking sheet, then store in an airtight container. —Brianna Shade, Beaverton, Oregon We’re all about skipping the drive-thru and making copycat takeout recipes instead. We also like passing on the fryer oil with these crispy wontons and baking them in the oven so they’re not as greasy. 15/26 Quinoa

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