Best Ground Turkey Recipes

TURKEY CHILI NACHOS

Ooey, gooey nachos are everyone's favourite pub snack. But trust us -- this healthier version is just as nicely spiced and punchy, but contains much less fat, thanks to baked tortilla chips and lean ground turkey.

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SOUTHWESTERN SLOPPY JOES

This southwestern take on a traditional favourite will have everyone asking for seconds. The beef can easily be replaced by ground turkey. For those that enjoy a little heat, add an extra jalapeño pepper.

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Lightened Up TURKEY BOLOGNESE

Nutritional yeast, with its salty, cheesy taste, is an excellent substitute for Parmesan. Find it at health food stores or in the natural food section of the grocery store.

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COCONUT TURKEY RICE BOWL WITH BROCCOLI & PINEAPPLE

Bring tropical flavours to your dinner table.

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THAI TURKEY & PORK MEATBALLS

You can prep double the recipe and freeze half for dinner next week.

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SWEET AND SOUR TURKEY BURGERS

Ground turkey is a lean alternative to beef. Keep the burgers moist and flavourful with this simple sweet-and-sour barbecue sauce.

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ONE-POT TURKEY & BEAN PASTA

One pot meals are the best weeknight dinners.

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MINI TURKEY MEATBALL SOUP

In the morning, pack the soup in an insulated container so it stays warm until lunch. Serve with carrot and celery sticks, a few crackers and a piece of fruit. You can easily double this recipe (to use up a whole package of ground turkey) and serve it for dinner.

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SAUTÉED TURKEY & VEGETABLES

Tons of veggies, 30 minutes, one pan—what's not to love about this skillet dinner?

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TURKEY & SAGE RICOTTA CANNELLONI

Use ground turkey in replace of chopped turkey.

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TURKEY CLUB BURGERS

The classic turkey club gets an upgrade in this burger, featuring our Caramelized Onions and homemade buns.

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MINI TURKEY MEAT LOAVES WITH HERBED POTATOES

Make weeknight dinners fun (for adults and kids) with these veggie-packed, tomato sauce–topped mini meat loaves. Cooking your potatoes on the stove top with the help of a little steam gets dinner on the table more quickly. Steamed green beans make a nice veggie side dish.

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TURKEY PIE IN A PAN

We're making a lazy pot pie with this skillet recipe—a must if you've been intimidated by it in the past!

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TURKEY & WHITE BEAN SOUP

Using ground meat in soup gives it extra staying power.

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HERB AND CRANBERRY TURKEY BURGER WITH CARAWAY COLESLAW

Adding a bit of water to the burger mix helps keep this lean turkey juicy. There's no need for condiments when you have this crunchy coleslaw topping. If you don't want the bun, just serve the burger on a bed of slaw.

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TEX-MEX TURKEY-STUFFED AVOCADOS

Quick and Easy and on the table in 30 minutes.

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TURKEY DUMPLINGS WITH BEAN SPROUT SALAD

If you've never had dumplings, you'll definitely want to give these a try.

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TURKEY & RICOTTA CABBAGE ROLLS WITH RATATOUILLE

You can make this dish with any veggies you have laying around.

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HEARTY TURKEY POT PIES

A peppery cream sauce speckled with fragrant thyme makes these individual pot pies the ultimate weeknight comfort food. Look for a packaged whole grain blend that cooks in 15 minutes or less to ensure the grains become tender while you're baking the pies.

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TURKEY AND RAPINI FUSILLI

Lean turkey adds healthy protein to this vegetable-packed gluten-free pasta. Blanching the rapini gets rid of some of its bitterness. You may be tempted to blanch it in the same pot as the pasta, but don't: The bitterness will transfer.

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SLOW COOKER TURKEY MEATBALLS IN SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

These meatballs can be doubled in size or even halved for hors d'oeuvres. Serve over steamed rice and garnish with cilantro or green onions.

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TOURTIERE

Tourtiere is the creme de la creme of pies. Lightly spiced and herbed, this pork pie is especially anticipated for Christmas Eve celebrations, but it's equally tasty throughout the holidays and winter months. Tourtiere is completely make-ahead, delicious when turkey or chicken take over for pork and perfectly complemented by a tangy relish such as chili sauce.

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