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If you have a pound of ground turkey and need some inspiration, try these ground turkey dinner recipes that are sure to be quick family favorites! From pasta dinners to one-pot meals, stir-fries and more, there is for sure an easy meal that you will love on this list!
We We Love Ground Turkey Dinner Recipes
Ground turkey is one of my most used meats in the kitchen aside from chicken. There are so many things to love about it when it comes to dinner recipes!
- it’s a budget friendly ingredient
- super versatile
- protein packed– ground turkey has about 22-31 grams of protein per 4 oz. serving
- a lean meat
- can be so flavorful in so many dishes!
Here is a list of the ground turkey dinners we make on repeat. Hope you love them!
Our Favorite Ground Turkey Dinners
Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry
A simple weeknight dinner ready in under 30 minutes, this Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry is just the right amount of sweet and savory. A simple homemade teriyaki sauce is easier than you think–with a hint of orange zest and all the flavor the whole family will love!
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Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce
These quick and easy ground turkey rice bowls are topped with bang bang sauce that makes the most simple meal level up in a big way. Seasoned browned ground turkey with soy sauce, sriracha and seasoning and then tossed in spicy sauce, and then added to rice bowls with all the toppings–a delicious weeknight meal the whole family will love!
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Ground Turkey Egg Roll Bowls
The easiest 20-minute, one pan dinner–this ground turkey egg roll bowl is a deconstructed egg roll that is packed with flavor, veggies and protein. Minimal chopping makes this easy dinner a breeze to make. Serve it over rice, in lettuce wraps or eat it straight from the pan!
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One-Pot Ground Turkey Stroganoff
This simple and delicious one-pot ground turkey stroganoff is a simple hearty meal with everything cooked in one dish. Easy cleanup, minimal prep and a comforting meal the whole family will love. Added tang with a bit of cream cheese makes this creamy sauce the very best!
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Instant Pot Spaghetti Recipe
This simple and delicious instant pot spaghetti recipe is such an easy way to get dinner on the table! This is one that the whole family will love. Unlike other recipes, it uses ground turkey so no need to drain excess grease and thin spaghetti for the quickest cook time. Use your favorite marinara sauce to really make it a family favorite weeknight dinner!
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Spinach Feta Turkey Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce
These simple, juicy spinach feta turkey meatballs are a quick and easy dinner or appetizer to toss together in under 30 minutes. Fresh herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped spinach and feta cheese crumbles. These can be oven-baked, cooked stove top or even air fried–plenty of options. Drizzle over the optional yogurt dill sauce and add these to rice bowls with cucumbers, olives and other favorites!
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Skillet Ravioli Lasagna
This Skillet Ravioli Lasagna recipe, or as we like to call it, "Lazy Lasagna" is a simple cozy meal that is whipped up so easily. One skillet cooks from start to finish and it has all the flavor and comfort of lasagna, without all of the effort and is perfect for a weeknight dinner!
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One-Pan Ground Turkey Pot Pie
This super simple ground turkey pot pie topped with flakey and buttery puff pastry is a perfect cozy dinner the family will love! No chopping, veggie packed, can be prepped in advance, and only one dish required for the entire meal and just the perfect amount of flavor. This is a perfect weeknight dinner the whole family is going to love!
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Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet Dinner
This super simple, Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet Dinner recipe is an easy way to get a hearty, veggie packed dinner on the table. Inspired by everyone's favorite: taco night! This meal is great straight from the pan, in tortillas or with tortilla chips. A perfect on-pan meal everyone will love!
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Ground Turkey Spaghetti Sauce
This simple Ground Turkey Spaghetti Sauce is an easy way to add veggies into your pasta dinner. Veggie packed and simmered with basil, oregano and plenty of garlic. Freezer friendly and tastes even better the second day so leftovers are always a bonus!
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Simple Ground Turkey Pepper Skillet
This Simple Ground Turkey Skillet Dinner recipe makes dinner a breeze! Only one pan needed and ready in about 25 minutes, loaded with bell peppers and lots of flavor. It will be a hit for the entire family!
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Simple Turkey Chili
This quick and Simple Turkey Chili is made stovetop and in just 30 minutes! Full of peppers, beans, spices and one unique ingredient to really bring out the richness of flavor. An easy recipe to prepare for cozy cold night dinners!
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Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Crema
Taco night just got even better with these quick and easy taco stuffed sweet potatoes. Loaded with black beans, chiles, corn and so much flavor and then topped with a simple chipotle crema that you will want to pour on EVERYTHING. Toppings are still a great idea and we love topping these with cheese, lettuce, guacamole and so much more!
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Recipes that You Can Substitute Ground Turkey
These dinner recipes as written may use ground beef, Italian sausage, etc. but you can easily use a pound of ground turkey to make them instead!
Italian Sausage Pasta Bake
This cozy and comforting Italian Sausage Pasta Bake Recipe pairs flavorful Italian sausage with a creamy ricotta cheese mixture along with fresh basil, other cheeses and so much flavor. Simple to prepare and easily made a day in advanced and then baked when you are ready. Leftovers are even better so this dinner is sure to be one the whole family will love!
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Ground Beef Stuffed Shells
These cozy and comforting Ground Beef Stuffed Shells are a delicious meal the whole family will love. Packed with protein, veggies, browned beef and so much flavor–these will be a constant request. Easy to make ahead and freezer friendly!
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Tater Tot Shepherd’s Pie
This Tater Tot Shepherd's Pie takes a classic dish and gives it a fun, kid friendly (and adult!) twist. Ground beef and vegetables topped with crispy tater tots. A perfect family friendly weeknight dinner that only takes about 15 minutes to prep!
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Ground Beef Pot Pie
This Ground Beef Pot Pie is simple, delicious and packed with veggies, tender beef and creamy potato soup. A golden brown and buttery, flaky crust to pull this ground beef pot pie recipe together. This cozy comfort food for dinner is so easy to make and is sure to the spot every time–the whole family will love it!
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Simple Beef Pasta Skillet
This Simple Ground Beef Pasta recipe is a perfect pasta dish the whole family will love! Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy cheesy pasta dinner is packed with spinach, tomatoes and just the right amount of Italian Seasoning. Who wants seconds?
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30 Minute Sausage Gnocchi Soup
A hearty soup is just 30 minutes away with this simple Italian Sausage and Gnocchi Soup. Only a few minutes to prep, minimal ingredients and simmered with the perfect Italian seasonings. Grab a fresh loaf of crusty bread and make it a cozy soup for dinner kind of night!
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Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Italian Sausage
This Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Italian Sausage is a simple dinner recipe packed with flavor and a bit of spice! An easy dinner for a cozy weeknight but also perfect to serve to guests. This recipe uses the oil from the sun dried tomatoes to cook the sausage in adding so much extra flavor!
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Hope you find some new dinner recipes to love and add to your rotation!
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