13 Recipes That Use Ground Turkey Or Ground Beef Interchangeably
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Did you know that ground beef and ground turkey are completely interchangeable in most recipes? These days we often need to stick with what’s on sale and choose the most economical option. That’s okay though, because whether you have ground turkey or ground beef in your fridge you can make one of these 13 delicious dinner recipes for dinner.
1. Quick and Healthy Spaghetti
Some nights getting dinner on the table feels like an impossible task and those are the nights that you need a recipe like quick and healthy spaghetti up your sleeve. Serve it with garlic bread, a simple veggie, or a salad, and dinner is ready.
2. Ground Turkey Meatballs
Delicious meatballs can be a main course or a delicious side dish. You can even turn them into sandwiches or toss them in with pasta. No matter how you serve them, they are a great option for dinner. Make a double batch and store some in the freezer for future meals. They are portable and versatile, and you can easily switch between beef or turkey with this recipe.
3. Ground Turkey Meatloaf
Meatloaf is a classic American dish that not only provides a filling meal but also provides a whole lot of comfort at the end of a long day. Served with some mashed or baked potatoes, the comfort level goes through the roof. Serve with a side of vegetables or a green salad to round out the meal. Beef or turkey, this recipe will definitely satisfy.
4. Chili Con Carne
Chili con carne is a delicious and comforting meal, especially on a cold evening. You can cook this tasty meal in your Instant Pot, slow cooker, or on the stovetop. If you have any extra, be sure to freeze it for a quick meal on another busy evening.
5. Cincinnati Chili
Cincinnati chili is the recipe you want if you are looking for a thick and delicious chili to serve over your favorite pasta or a burger. It would also be delicious over fries, or over rice. You can also just serve it as a bowl of chili with your favorite toppings.
6. Homemade Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Pasta
If you are looking for a healthier, real-food version of cheeseburger pasta then you are in the right place. This meal is still quick and easy to make, but it tastes much better and is better for you, too.
7. Easy Goulash Recipe
This easy goulash recipe is a hearty meal that can be prepared quickly. Pasta, ground beef, tomatoes, cheese, and spices create a flavorful dish the whole family will love. Serve this with a side salad and some crunchy garlic to round out the meal.
8. Instant Pot Texas Cowboy Stew
You know any dish with Texas in the name is going to be a tasty and hearty meal. This Instant Pot Texas cowboy stew is thick and flavorful, and you can have it on the table in just 15 minutes in your Instant Pot. The leftovers freeze well, so be sure to make extra.
9. Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joe’s are a kid-friendly food that the whole family can enjoy. Ground beef, bell peppers, onions, and homemade sloppy joe sauce make this a recipe you can be proud to serve your family.
10. Cheesy Baked Meatballs
These cheesy baked meatballs are so delicious and the whole family is going to love them, like go ahead and make a double batch for later love them. You can serve them over rice or pasta, as a meatball sub, or just eat them by the bowl full.
11. Beef Chili
This beef chili recipe is so good. You can eat it by the bowl full of your favorite toppings, pour it over fries, nachos, burgers, or, of course, make a tasty chili dog. This tasty chili is perfect for serving when you have a crowd coming over to watch the big game.
12. Old Fashioned Salisbury Steak
If you are looking for comfort food at its finest, check out this salisbury steak recipe. It’s easy to make, and you can serve it over egg noodles or mashed potatoes for a tasty dinner the whole family will love.
13. Ground Beef & Broccoli Rice Bowl
If you are looking for a dinner that you can have on the table in 30 minutes or less, is full of Asian flavor, and the whole family will love, check out this ground beef and broccoli rice bowl. It is perfect for a busy weeknight when you need dinner on the table quickly.
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