What Is Ground turkey and How Can I Use It?
Here's everything worth knowing about ground turkey and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 128 recipes to cook tonight.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 patty (4 oz, raw) (yield after cooking) (82g)Food group
Ground turkey is a member of the Poultry Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does ground turkey weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 patty (4 oz, raw) (yield after cooking) | 82 grams |
| 1 unit, yield from 1 lb raw | 330 grams |
Related
Poultry Products
| In Chinese: | 地面火鸡 | |
| British (UK) term: | turkey mince | |
| en français: | la dinde hachée | |
| en español: | pavo picada |
Recipes using ground turkey
There are 128 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Turkey Bacon Burgers
Juicy turkey burgers with raw bacon ground into the patty, sage, and sautéed mushrooms on top. Pan-cooked in butter, the leanness of turkey paired with the richness of bacon.
Turkey-Cheddar Burgers
Juicy turkey cheddar burgers seasoned with sage, thyme, lemon zest, and sauteed garlic onions, with melted cheese stuffed right inside the patty. Grill or broil in 40 minutes for a lighter burger that still oozes with flavor.
Santoreggia Rosso Sauce (Savory Red Sauce)
My family loves Italian food so I created this recipe to fit our tastes of a savory marinara sauce that is great over pasta, in lasagna, on pizza and as a dipping sauce. We love it over cooked spaghetti squash. You can make it with the meatballs or leave them out. It very freezes well.
Turkey Cocktail Meatballs
Lean ground turkey cocktail meatballs baked on a broiler pan with a sweet-tangy chili sauce dip. Lower-fat party appetizer, makes about 50 bite-sized balls.
Garden-Fresh Turkey Burgers
Lean turkey burgers loaded with shredded zucchini, sweet bell pepper, and onion. Oats bind everything together for juicy, vegetable-packed patties on whole wheat buns.
Tom's Meatball Soup
Turkey meatball soup with milk-soaked bread, simmered in tomato-spiked chicken broth with onion, carrots, celery, and a whisper of allspice. A weeknight dinner soup that feels Sunday-cooked.
Spaghetti Sauce with Turkey Meatballs
Lighter spaghetti and meatballs with baked turkey meatballs in a veggie-packed tomato sauce. Carrots, celery, peppers, and onion build a sauce that's wholesome and deeply flavorful.
Cheap Cheap Chili
Budget turkey chili: lean ground turkey, kidney beans, tomato paste, and pantry spices simmered into a thick, no-fat-fry chili. High-protein, wallet-friendly weeknight dinner.
Asian Turkey Burgers
Asian turkey burgers seasoned with fresh ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, then grilled and served on crisp romaine leaves. Lean, low-carb, and packed with savory flavor in every bite.
Ground Turkey & Veggie patties
A very flavorful, juicy and moist turkey pattie, loaded with vegetables and melts in your mouth.
Turkey Burgers
We wanted a quick and easy recipe--and this was it. Just as good as any other turkey burger recipe we've tried. I made just 4 big patties, so cooked a few minutes longer than the 3-4 per side it calls for. I kept adding a little more olive oil to the pan to keep them from burning.
American Biscuits with Sausage & Gravy
These homemade biscuits are buttery and flakey. Using ground turkey to make the sausage delivers a much lighter result but still tastes delicious. Gravy is packed with flavour. For those who love this combination for breakfast, this recipe is worth the effort.
A Better Crockpot Meatloaf
Meatloaf for the slow cooker, beef and turkey with oats and veggies for some better flavors.
Honey-Mustard Turkey Meatballs
These were so tasty. I'd make them again and again. I used bread crumbs instead of crackers and a red bell instead of a green bell. I could see trying this with different fruit juice and cheese combos! Make this, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Low Fat Turkey Burgers
Low-fat turkey burgers with couscous, warm spice blend of curry, cumin, allspice, and ginger, plus sauteed red pepper for moisture. A globally-spiced lean burger on whole-wheat buns.
Turkey Jalapeno Sausage Reuben
Turkey jalapeno sausage Reuben stacks a homemade ground turkey patty with cilantro and jalapeños on rye bread, melted Monterey Jack, and tomato. A Southwestern twist on the deli classic.
Mushroom Turkey Burgers
Turkey burgers seasoned with Worcestershire and onion salt, topped with butter-sauteed mushrooms. A leaner burger with savory depth, ready in 30 minutes.
Tempting Turkey Loaf
Moist, herb-seasoned turkey meatloaf with mushrooms, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce, baked in a water bath for extra tenderness. A leaner take on classic meatloaf that slices clean and pairs with tomato sauce or mushroom gravy.
Spicy Turkey Burgers with Pickled Onions
Grilled turkey burgers seasoned with chipotle, cumin, cilantro, and allspice, topped with tangy quick-pickled red onions on whole wheat buns. Lean, bold, and ready in 30 minutes.
Western Frittata
Loaded Western frittata with ground turkey, potatoes, mushrooms, and melted cheese seasoned with cumin, sage, and thyme. A one-skillet egg dish that feeds a crowd for brunch or dinner.
Turkey Chimichangas
Ground turkey seasoned with taco mix and nonfat sour cream, rolled in flour tortillas and pan-fried until crispy. These lighter chimichangas skip the deep fryer but keep all the crunchy, creamy, spiced flavor you crave.
Turkey Barbecue
Ground turkey simmered in a tangy homemade barbecue sauce with apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, chili powder, and Worcestershire, piled onto kaiser rolls. A leaner, no-grill sloppy joe that's ready in 30 minutes.
Spicy Turkey Loaf
A herb-packed turkey meatloaf with fresh basil, parsley, ginger, red pepper flakes, and thyme. Baked until golden with a tender, flavorful center. Great hot or cold.
