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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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!
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!
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!
3. Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps are an easy, hassle-free, meal that’s rich in nutrients and low in carbohydrates.
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!
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!
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).
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!
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!
This 4 Bean Spicy Crock Pot Chili is easy and healthy to make, can easily be made vegetarian and is loaded with flavor! Perfect for a crowd and we always like to serve it with cornbread.
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.
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).
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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
Thank you so much, I hope it helps with dinner time! 🙂
What an incredible selection of recipes! Perfect for turkey season!
Thank you so much Jamie!
I love using ground turkey. Thank you for all the great recipes to add to my list.
You are so welcome Krissy! Enjoy!!
This is such a great roundup of recipes. I love cooking with ground turkey
Thank you so much – it’s so versatile!!
I love this round up idea! The lettuce wraps and sliders look delicious and simple to make.
Thank you so much Lisa – both some of my favorites!!
What a great round up! I can’t wait to try some of these, especially the turkey burgers 🙂
Thank you so much Noelle! I hope you enjoy!!