Quick Ground Turkey Recipes

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ground turkey with shell pasta in a white bowl for an easy ground turkey recipe

Quick Ground Turkey Recipes, who’s in?!

Ground turkey is a staple in our freezer. It doesn’t take long to thaw for dinner, it’s a versatile ingredient and an easy choice for weeknight dinners.

Here are delicious and easy ground turkey recipes to make with 1lb. of ground turkey. Because we’ve all been there; wondering what in the heck to make with this ground turkey!

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1. Avocado & Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potato (One of our favs!)

This meal is on regular rotation in our house. It uses staple party items and spices and comes together in one skillet. You can prep the sweet potatoes in advance as well to makes this a 30 minute (or less!) meal. Talk about a quick ground turkey recipe!

Avocado Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potato
Our favorite go-to Ground Turkey dinner. This stuffed sweet potato is easy, healthy and completely satisfying. Baked sweet potatoes stuffed with a flavorful ground turkey mixture seasoned with cumin, oregano and diced tomatoes for a pop of color. Top avocado and cheese!
Check out this recipe
a sweet potato in a bowl stuffed with ground turkey and topped with avocado and cheese

2. Easy Shell Pasta with Ground Turkey

Can’t decide what to make with ground turkey this week? This ground turkey pasta with creamy tomato sauce will have you begging for seconds! This recipe is the most popular quick ground turkey recipe on Kroll’s Korner!

Easy Shell Pasta with Ground Turkey
This Easy Shell Pasta is made with ground turkey, peppers, mushrooms and onions smothered in a cream tomato sauce!
creamy shell pasta in a white bowl

3. Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps are an easy, hassle-free, meal that’s rich in nutrients and low in carbohydrates.

Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps
Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps are light, yet satisfying to enjoy for an easy weeknight dinner and are loaded with your favorite Mexican toppings.
Check out this recipe
three romaine lettuce leaves filled with a ground turkey mixture with avocado, shredded cheese, corn, and salsa

4. Spicy Zucchini Taco Boats

These stuffed spicy zucchini boats are filled with a ground turkey mixture, then topped with plenty of cheese and baked to perfection!

Spicy Zucchini Taco Boats
These zucchini taco boats are stuffed with a spicy ground turkey taco filling. Top your taco boats with diced avocado, cheese, and tomatoes!
Check out this recipe

5. Turkey Swedish Meatballs

Ground turkey Swedish meatballs for weeknight dinner to the rescue!  Swedish meatballs are delicious over brown rice or your favorite pasta.   

Turkey Swedish Meatballs
My Turkey Swedish Meatballs are super juicy, smothered in a rich and creamy gravy and perfect for a weeknight dinner. They are delicious served over pappardelle pasta or a wide egg noodle or mashed potatoes for something more hearty and comforting.
Check out this recipe

6. Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Sliders

Sweet Potato Turkey Burger Sliders use sweet potato as the “buns” which will revolutionize the way you make turkey burger sliders!

Sweet Potato Turkey Burger Sliders
Sweet Potato Turkey Burger Sliders are paleo, gluten free and full of antioxidants! They are great for parties, meal prep or appetizers!
Check out this recipe
a turkey burger on a white plate with sweet potato

7. Mom’s One Pan Taco Skillet

Mom’s One Pan Taco Skillet is one of the easiest weeknight meals and a dinner everyone is sure to love!

Mom’s One Pan Taco Skillet
Such an easy and tasty weeknight dinner recipe. Makes great leftovers for lunch the next day too!
taco skillet in a blue cast iron skillet

8. Sriracha Ground Turkey Meatballs

Sriracha Teriyaki Ground Turkey Meatballs…such an easy & delicious recipe!! Whip these bad boys up with rice & broccoli for an easy weeknight dinner!

Sriracha Teriyaki Ground Turkey Meatballs
Great for an appetizer or make it into a meal with rice and a veggie! Use oats instead of breadcrumbs in your meatballs for added fiber!
Sriracha Teriyaki Ground Turkey Meatballs...such an easy & delicious recipe!! Whip these bad boys up with rice & broccoli for an easy weeknight dinner! krollskorner.com

9. Cheesy Stuffed Shells

Cheesy Stuffed Shells with Ricotta and Spinach: your weeknight answer to homemade lasagna without the hassle! (I give my tips to add ground turkey within the recipe).

Cheesy Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Shells
Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells are filled with 3 types of cheese, marinara sauce and spinach. They are comforting, easy to make and a cozy weeknight dinner! Hello comfort food classic!
Check out this recipe
jumbo shells stuffed with cheese and topped with marinara and fresh basil

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10. Sloppy Joe Baked Potatoes

30 min meal with less than 10 ingredients – Sloppy Joe Baked Potato for the win! 

Sloppy Joe Baked Potato
30 min meal with less than 10 ingredients – Sloppy Joe Baked Potato for the win! 
30 min meal with less than 10 ingredients - Sloppy Joe Baked Potato for the win! krollskorner.com #krollskorner #easy #yum #easydinner #weeknightmeal

11. Asian Style Butter Lettuce Wraps

Asian Style Butter Lettuce Wraps are kind of like low carbohydrate tacos when you’re feeling like a light dinner, or even fun for appetizers!

Asian Style Butter Lettuce Wraps
Low-Carb and a fun way to enjoy your food!
Check out this recipe
Asian Style Butter Lettuce Wraps are a great low carb weeknight dinner and full of flavor! Less than an hour to make too! Krollskorner.com

12. Four Bean Spicy Crockpot Chili

Four Bean SPICY Crockpot Chili is a go to recipe for really any holiday or gathering with friends & family! Ps – don’t be intimidated by the long list of ingredients; it’s mainly seasoning/canned foods/condiments!

Four Bean Spicy Crockpot Chili
This Four Bean Spicy Chili is filled with vibrant colors, bold flavors, and is so comforting. It's also convenient since this chili is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing you to set it and forget it, making it a perfect choice for busy days when you want a homemade meal without the fuss. Topped with a dollop of cool sour cream, a sprinkle of sharp cheddar cheese, and a handful of fresh chopped cilantro, this chili is a crowd-pleaser at potlucks, game day gatherings, or simply for cozy evenings at home!
Check out this recipe
chili in a bowl with cheese and cornbread.

13. Ground Turkey Black Bean Enchiladas

With pantry staples and minimal ingredients, these enchiladas are still big on flavor and very satisfying.

Ground Turkey Black Bean Enchiladas
Ground Turkey Enchiladas are a healthy and easy way to get dinner on the table. With pantry staples and minimal ingredients, these enchiladas are still big on flavor and very satisfying.
Check out this recipe
white casserole dish filled with red enchiladas topped with a drizzle of sour cream, chopped avocado, and cilantro

14. Spaghetti & Meatballs

The best recipe for spaghetti and meatballs: I’m spilling all of my tips and tricks to making a tender meatball for an ultra satisfying and comforting meal. (This recipe uses ground beef but you can easily substitute ground turkey).

Spaghetti and Meatballs
An easy spaghetti and meatballs recipe: a classic recipe the whole family will love!
Check out this recipe
bowl with spaghetti noodles, marinara sauce and meatballs

15. Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Stroganoff

This Ground Turkey Stroganoff is flavor filled, budget friendly and easy to make. You’ll instantly fall in love with this classic comfort dish!

Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Stroganoff
This easy creamy Ground Turkey Stroganoff is made in the crockpot and it's the ultimate weeknight comfort food!
Check out this recipe
Ground Turkey Stroganoff in a white bowl

I hope you love these Quick Ground Turkey Recipes! Enjoy!

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Jacqueline Angulo

I’ve made Ground Turkey Chili for years but never thought to use it in other dishes…Great ideas! Can’t wait to try making Sriracha Teriyaki Ground Turkey Meatballs!
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Susie

What a great post!!! I often buy a pound of ground turkey and then Im not sure what to do with it. This is a great resource. thank you

Jamie

What an incredible selection of recipes! Perfect for turkey season!

Krissy Allori

I love using ground turkey. Thank you for all the great recipes to add to my list.

Dahn @savorthebest

This is such a great roundup of recipes. I love cooking with ground turkey

Lisa Bryan

I love this round up idea! The lettuce wraps and sliders look delicious and simple to make.

Noelle

What a great round up! I can’t wait to try some of these, especially the turkey burgers 🙂