I mean, what’s not to love about super simple stir-fry dinners? They only require a few ingredients, can incorporate a ton of veggies, and are incredibly quick to prepare! Using ground meat further simplifies the process because it eliminates the need to cut or slice raw meat, which I personally detest. This Ground Turkey Stir Fry is especially great because it’s so versatile. Make it spicy or mild, using whatever veggies you have on hand, and serve it with noodles, rice, or, for a low-carb option, shredded cabbage. Scroll down for more deets on those options!.
Another dish that was inspired by those “macro-friendly” meal delivery services that bring individually packaged, reheatable meals right to your door is this ground turkey stir fry. Even though those services are incredibly convenient, I know I can make similar meals at home for a much lower cost. 🙂 The macros in this dish are easily modified by adding, removing, or changing any of the following: rice, nuts, vegetables, or turkey. I’m sorry, but I don’t have the meal’s precise macronutrient breakdown. You can learn why in my FAQs.
Looking for easy weeknight dinners that are both delicious and healthy? Look no further than these 20 ground turkey recipes! Ground turkey is a versatile and affordable protein that can be used in a variety of dishes, from classic comfort food to lighter, healthier fare.
These recipes are all quick and easy to make, so you can get dinner on the table in no time Plus, they’re all packed with flavor, so you’re sure to please even the pickiest eaters
Here are a few of our favorite ground turkey recipes:
- White Chili with Ground Turkey: This hearty chili is perfect for a cold winter night. The ground turkey adds a delicious richness to the chili, and the white beans make it extra creamy.
- Ground Turkey Noodle Bake: This classic comfort food dish is a kid-pleaser. The ground turkey is mixed with egg noodles, cheese, and your favorite sauce, and then baked until golden brown.
- Goat Cheese and Spinach Turkey Burgers: These juicy burgers are packed with flavor, thanks to the goat cheese and spinach. They’re perfect for a summer barbecue.
- Lazygirl’s Ground Turkey Stroganoff: This easy stroganoff is made with ground turkey, mushrooms, and sour cream. It’s a quick and easy way to get a delicious meal on the table.
- Momma’s Sloppy Joes: These sloppy joes are made with ground turkey, ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar. They’re perfect for a casual family dinner.
- Black Bean Turkey Burgers: These hearty burgers are packed with protein and fiber, thanks to the black beans. They’re a great option for a healthy weeknight meal.
- Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausage: This homemade sausage is perfect for a weekend breakfast. It’s made with ground turkey, sage, marjoram, and red pepper.
- Middle Eastern Turkey Dogs: These flavorful hot dogs are made with ground turkey, lamb, and spices. They’re perfect for a backyard barbecue.
- Quick Bean and Turkey Italian Meatballs: These easy meatballs are made with ground turkey, white beans, and Italian seasonings. They’re perfect for serving with spaghetti and sauce.
- Stuffed Orange Peppers: These colorful peppers are stuffed with ground turkey, rice, and vegetables. They’re a delicious and healthy meal option.
These are just a few of the many delicious and easy ground turkey recipes that are out there. So next time you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, be sure to give ground turkey a try!
In addition to the recipes above, here are a few more tips for making easy and delicious ground turkey meals:
- Use ground turkey in your favorite recipes. Ground turkey can be used in place of ground beef in most recipes. Just be sure to cook it until it is no longer pink.
- Add ground turkey to soups and stews. Ground turkey is a great way to add protein and flavor to soups and stews.
- Make ground turkey tacos or burritos. Ground turkey tacos and burritos are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights.
- Use ground turkey in pasta dishes. Ground turkey is a great way to add protein to pasta dishes.
- Make ground turkey meatballs or meatloaf. Ground turkey meatballs and meatloaf are a delicious and easy way to get a healthy meal on the table.
Ground turkey is a versatile and affordable protein that can be used in a variety of dishes. So next time you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, be sure to give ground turkey a try!
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How to Store Ground Turkey Stir Fry
This recipe is excellent for meal preparation, but I advise storing it only in the refrigerator as opposed to the freezer. Freezing will cause the vegetables to soften further and seep more water. This dish will stay good in the refrigerator for about four days.
- 1/4 cup soy sauce ($0.24)
- 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil ($0.16)
- 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar ($0.02)
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional) ($0.02)
- 1 Tbsp water ($0.00)
- 2 bell peppers ($2.00)
- 4 green onions ($0.22)
- 2 oz. spinach (two large handfuls, or 1/4 of an 8oz. bag) ($0. 30).
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil of choice ($0.08)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced ($0.16)
- 19 oz. ground turkey* ($3.49)
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts ($0.12)
- 2.5 cups cooked brown rice ($0.60)
- To make the stir fry sauce, whisk together the water, brown sugar, red pepper, toasted sesame oil, and soy sauce until the sugar is completely dissolved. Set the sauce aside.
- Dice the bell peppers and slice the green onions.
- In a very large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the ground turkey and minced garlic. Stir and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the turkey is thoroughly cooked and there is no longer any water accumulating at the bottom of the skillet.
- When the turkey has finished cooking and the liquid has evaporated, add the green onions and bell pepper to the skillet. Add the spinach and cook for an additional one to two minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the spinach is just halfway wilted.
- Pour the stir fry sauce into the skillet. Stir and cook the turkey and veggies for a further two minutes or until the sauce coats everything and the spinach is completely wilted.
- About one cup of the stir-fry mixture should be served with half a cup of rice and chopped peanuts on top.
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Customize your Ground Turkey Stir Fry
- By using more veggies and less ground turkey, you can lower the cost of the recipe.
- Instead of using ground turkey, substitute ground beef, pork, chicken, or crumbled tofu or tempeh.
- Additional vegetable options include water chestnuts, snap peas, broccoli, carrots, bean sprouts, and mushrooms.
- Instead of peanuts, sprinkle cashews or sesame seeds on top.
- Add some heat to the stir-fry sauce by incorporating one or two tablespoons of sriracha or chili garlic sauce.
- For added zing, add some freshly grated ginger to the stir-fry sauce.
- Instead of serving the stir fry over rice at the end, add cooked noodles.
- Instead of serving the stir fry with rice or noodles, add a bag of coleslaw mix to bulk it up without adding carbohydrates, much like in my Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry.