Satisfying and Skinny Ground Turkey Recipes from Skinnytaste

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It’s easy to make ahead of time and comes with ground turkey, sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and tomatoes. So filling and flavorful!.

Ground turkey is a lean and versatile protein that can be used in endless healthy recipe ideas. The team at Skinnytaste has mastered the art of cooking with ground turkey to create flavorful meals that never feel boring. In this article I’ll share Skinnytaste’s top tips and ground turkey recipes that will become staples in your weekly rotation.

Why Cook with Ground Turkey?

There are so many benefits to using ground turkey in your cooking:

  • It’s lean and low in fat. Ground turkey breast is even lower fat than regular ground turkey.

  • Packed with protein to keep you full and satisfied. Just one serving provides about 20-25 grams of protein.

  • So versatile – use it to make burgers, meatballs, tacos, chili, etc.

  • Budget-friendly compared to ground beef or chicken.

  • Easy to spice and flavor as you want.

Skinnytaste’s Secrets to Cooking Ground Turkey

The skilled test kitchen team at Skinnytaste has learned a few tricks for getting the best results when cooking with ground turkey:

  • Mix in flavor – Add Worchestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoning salt for extra flavor since ground turkey can be bland on its own.

  • Don’t overcook – Cook just until no longer pink to prevent drying out.

  • Add binders – Mix in breadcrumbs, egg, or oats to help ground turkey hold together better.

  • Blend meats – Combine with ground beef or pork for more fat/moisture.

  • Sauté aromatics – Cook onion, garlic, peppers before adding ground turkey.

Top Ground Turkey Recipes from Skinnytaste

Here are some of the most popular, simple ground turkey recipes on Skinnytaste:

  • Juicy Lucy Turkey Cheeseburgers – Cheese stuffed burgers kids and adults love.

  • White Bean Turkey Chili – Made in a slow cooker or Instant Pot.

  • Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps – Fun low carb taco recipe.

  • Turkey Meatloaf – A healthier spin on classic meatloaf.

  • Turkey Stuffed Peppers – Pretty stuffed pepper meal prep.

  • Turkey Burger Recipe – Flavorful turkey patties.

  • Turkey Meatballs – Light Italian-style turkey meatballs.

  • Ground Turkey Taco Skillet – Easy 30 minute one pan dinner.

  • Turkey Salisbury Meatballs – Instant Pot or stovetop recipe.

Cooking Tips for Ground Turkey Dishes

Follow these tips when cooking with ground turkey to ensure delicious results:

  • Season well with spices, herbs, garlic, onion and worcestershire sauce.

  • For burgers and meatballs, mix in breadcrumbs and egg to help bind.

  • Don’t overmix or overwork the meat when shaping patties or balls.

  • Cook on medium heat and break up meat as it cooks to prevent clumping.

  • Cook until no longer pink in center. Turkey cooks faster than beef.

  • Let burgers and meatballs rest 5 minutes after cooking for juiciest results.

Simple Ways to Use Leftover Ground Turkey

Leftover cooked ground turkey keeps well in the fridge for 4-5 days. Here are some easy ways to repurpose it:

  • Ground turkey breakfast hash with veggies.

  • Ground turkey fried rice or stir fry.

  • Stuffed peppers or stuffed zucchini boats.

  • Ground turkey vegetable or minestrone soup.

  • Ground turkey nachos.

  • Ground turkey casseroles or skillet meals.

So get cooking with ground turkey like a pro! Try out Skinnytaste’s recipes to enjoy tasty, lean turkey meals your whole family will love.

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Ground Turkey Skillet Ingredients

  • Ground Turkey: Get 93% lean ground turkey.
  • Cut up a quarter cup of a red, yellow, or white onion.
  • Tomato Sauce: Add two tablespoons of tomato sauce to the onion and cook it down. Don’t know what to do with the extra paste? Freeze it in ice cube trays to use in other recipes.
  • For the sweet potatoes, peel two medium-sized potatoes and cut them into half-inch cubes.
  • Black Beans: Rinse and drain canned black beans.
  • Corn: Use fresh or frozen corn kernels.
  • Tomato: Dice a large tomato.
  • If you like your food spicy, leave the seeds and ribs in the jalapeño pepper. If you like your food less spicy, take them out.
  • Garlic: Mince one clove.
  • Cilantro: Add fresh cilantro to the pan and sprinkle with more on top. If you don’t like cilantro, omit it.
  • Seasoning: Cumin, salt
  • If you don’t have chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth instead.
  • Garnishes: Serve with lime wedges and sliced avocado.

Skillet Turkey, Sweet Potatoes and Beans

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Ground Turkey Skillet with Zucchini, Corn, Black Beans and Tomato

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