16 Delicious Ground Turkey Recipes For Fall
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Ground turkey is a versatile package of meat that you can turn into just about anything. You can use ground turkey in place of any other kind of ground meat in most recipes. This means that if you have some ground turkey at home your dinnertime possibilities are infinite. Here are sixteen delicious ground turkey recipes to help you get started.
1. Sweet And Sour Meatballs
The whole family will be running to the table for this delicious ground turkey pumpkin skillet dinner. This savory dish has an umami flavor your taste buds will love thanks to the combination of pumpkin and spices. This hearty meal is sure to become a fall dinnertime staple.
2. Ground Turkey Spaghetti
Swap out the traditional ground beef spaghetti sauce for a healthier version with ground turkey spaghetti. It’s the perfect, quick, and easy dinner for busy weeknights. Pair it with a green side salad and some crunchy garlic bread for a delightful, comforting meal.
3. Ground Turkey Meatballs
These ground turkey meatballs are the perfect multi-purpose meatball. This versatile recipe is perfect for use in soups, pasta, creamy sauces, appetizer recipes, meatball subs, rice and noodle bowls, mezze platters, and even just on their own.
4. Ground Turkey Dinner Skillet
This ground turkey dinner skillet is a quick and easy ground turkey recipe. Adding the asparagus adds wonderful nutritional value to this dish, and it is ready on the table in 30 minutes or less. Enjoy it as is for a lower-carb meal, or toss this with some rice or pasta to add some bulk.
5. Ground Turkey Meatloaf
This ground turkey meatloaf is delicious comfort food. It is best served with potatoes and vegetables. It’s also an excellent leftover meal and tastes just as good the next day. Try serving this with homemade mashed potatoes or a loaded baked potato.
6. Teriyaki Turkey Skillet
This teriyaki turkey skillet is a deliciously flavorful way to use up that pound of ground turkey in your fridge or freezer. You can also turn this into a rice bowl recipe to make it more filling and keep you satisfied for hours. Brown rice or quinoa would be great options here.
7. Ground Turkey Breakfast Scramble
This ground turkey breakfast scramble is perfect if you need a good dose of protein to get your day started right. It’s a great option if you want to pack more proteins and veggies into your morning routine. You can add any vegetable of your choice and even stir in some leftover grains, such as rice, from dinner if you don’t mind the extra carbs.
8. Chili Mac
This healthy chili mac recipe is a great family meal the whole family will love. You can serve dinner without any complaints. You honestly can’t go wrong with this delicious dinner idea. Leftovers make a tasty lunch the next day, too.
9. Spaghetti Pie
Have you ever tried a spaghetti pie? It’s a delicious alternative to the same ol’ spaghetti night and makes a terrific weeknight meal. It’s a great way to use up leftover spaghetti, or you can simply make extra spaghetti with this dish in mind for future meals for the week.
10. Italian Shepherd’s Pie
This Italian shepherd’s pie is a delicious switch from the traditional version. It’s a comfort food dish the whole family will love. Serve a slice with a side salad and a serving of crunchy garlic bread to round out the meal.
11. Southwestern Turkey Chili
This southwestern turkey chili recipe is what you should make for dinner tonight. It’s warm and comforting, goes great with cornbread, and you’ll even have some for lunch the next day. It travels well in a Thermos, too. But you might want to double the recipe because leftovers will be scarce with this recipe.
12. Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
If you love using your air fryer, these air fryer turkey burgers are a wonderful option for dinner tonight. Summertime requires a good burger, so you might as well start prepping those burger toppings because these burgers will knock dinner out of the park.
13. Baked Italian Meatballs
Meatballs are about as versatile as the meat that makes them. These baked Italian meatballs are great for anything from pasta and sandwiches to soups and stews. Enjoy them with a side of rice and veggies, or put them in a burger bun with plenty of sauce. The sky is the limit with these, and the best part is you can make a big batch and freeze them for future meals.
14. Turkey Vegetable Pasta Salad
If you want a tasty pasta dinner that gets no complaints, this turkey vegetable pasta salad is a great recipe to try. It gives you a complete meal in one bowl, but you can certainly serve it with a side salad and some crunchy garlic bread. Leftovers pack up easily for lunch the next day, too.
15. Cabbage Hash
If a fast and simple dinner is what you need, this cabbage hash is a delicious way to go. It might not look like much, but this recipe has tons of flavor. It’s a healthy dish that is low in carbs, but you can certainly add some brown rice or even some orzo to it to bulk up the recipe a bit.
16. Baked Turkey Burgers
If you don’t mind turning on the stove, these baked turkey burgers are a delicious option for lunch or dinner. They will pair well with any of your favorite burger toppings and always deliver a delicious, homemade flavor you just can’t get from takeout.
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