These Ground Turkey Recipes Will Make You Totally Forget About Ground Beef (2024)

This easy weeknight dinner sneaks in dark chocolate and hot spices for mouthwatering flavor.

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Per serving: 361 calories, 19 g fat (5 g saturated), 61 g carbs, 9 g sugar, 477 mg sodium, 6 g fiber, 29 g protein

Grating zucchini and mixing it into the turkey isn’t only a way to score a serving of greens, but also keep your patties juicy and succulent.

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Per serving: 161 calories, 7 g fat (0 g saturated), 5 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 385 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 18 g protein

Whether you’re cooking for game night or need a healthy pre-meal nibble, these low-carb stuffed peppers pack both protein and taste.

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Per serving: 187 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated), 7 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 418 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 18 g protein

This blend of antioxidant-rich spices like turmeric and coriander bring ground turkey to life.

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Per serving: 342 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated), 38 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 1081 mg sodium, 8 g fiber, 24 g protein

Kill two birds with one stone by fusing your main and side dish. And hey, you even get to eat the bowl!

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Per serving: 282 calories, 7 g fat (0 g saturated), 40 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 370 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 19 g protein

Think of it like a stuffed crust pizza, turkey edition.

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Per serving: 309 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated), 21 g carbs, 8 g sugar, 766 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 33 g protein

This lighter take on Italian wedding soup is super comforting thanks to its rich flavor, and the fact that it’s so simple to make. Its not-so-secret ingredient? Parmesan cheese rind.

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Per serving: 318 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated), 37 g carbs, 8 g sugar, 1022 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 22 g protein

Never again spend far too much on a cafeteria salad when you can bring one from home that’s crunchier, more colorful, and tastier than ever.

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Per serving: 372 calories, 21 g fat (4 g saturated), 22 g carbs, 12 g sugar, 978 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 28 g protein

Wrap up a long day with these super-easy low-carb tacos that get their flavor from garlic, cumin, paprika, and optional (yet highly encouraged!) cheddar cheese.

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Per serving: 255 calories, 11 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 6 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 849 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 30 g protein

Your grandma’s favorite recipe gets a modern update with extra lean ground turkey and whole-wheat or gluten-free breadcrumbs. Hint: Double the recipe and freeze for a rainy day.

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Per serving: 259 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated), 14 g carbs, 6 g sugar, 390 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 37 g protein

Throw these protein-packed ingredients together, and come back hours later to a decadent, fragrant dinner.

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Per serving: 221 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated), 21 g carbs, 8 g sugar, 211 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 19 g protein

Fresh lean turkey between oodles of noodles and cheese make for a one-pot meal that’ll please even the pickiest of eaters.

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Per serving: 368 calories, 16 g fat (7 g saturated), 31 g carbs, 7 g sugar, 211 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 29 g protein

One of the best ways to keep the cauliflower rice honeymoon phase alive and well is by sautéing it with ground turkey and topping it with avocado, lettuce, and salsa.

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Per serving: 256 calories, 13 g fat (3 g saturated), 13 g carbs, 5 g sugar, 698 mg sodium, 6 g fiber, 26 g protein

One-pan meals mean fewer dishes and way more flavor thanks to a blend of salsa, spinach, and cheese.

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Per serving: 333 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated), 31 g carbs, 6 g sugar, 1,038 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 34 g protein

Whether you opt to dial down or turn up the heat (depending on how many pepper seeds you use), these burgers will surely be a hit at your next BBQ.

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Per serving: 216 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated), 4 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 321 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 24 g protein

This dish is such a work of art, you might be hesitant to dig in. Then you'll get a whiff of the rich Mediterranean flavors, and all bets will be off.

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Per serving: 538 calories, 34 g fat (7 g saturated), 4 g carbs, 6 g sugar, 1633 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 26 g protein

Made with lean ground turkey, fresh veggies, and tangy low-sugar sauce, this “sloppy” sandwich gets a clean-eating update.

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Per serving: 422 calories, 16 g fat (6 g saturated), 37 g carbs, 10 g sugar, 491 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 32 g protein

Meat and potatoes is a classic for a reason—it fills you up for hours and tastes pretty darn good. In this version, you get a dash of greens so it’s even better for you.

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Per serving: 209 calories, 7 g fat (6 g saturated), 17 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 332 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 21 g protein

This tasty mixture of turkey, pork, lemon zest, and dill is proof that Greek cuisine is a good idea any day of the week.

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Per serving: 105 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated), 0 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 94 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 8 g protein

When’s the last time you sliced into a massive meatball like it was a loaf of bread? Seriously, your guests (and you) will be talking about it for years.

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Per serving: 274 calories, 14 g fat (3 g saturated), 10 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 597 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 27 g protein