By Courtney Minor
Published Jan 14, 2024
If you’re wondering what to make with that ground turkey in your freezer, then you’re in luck, because I’ve got some delicious ground turkey recipes and easy dinner ideas to share with you! Ground turkey is a healthy alternative to beef for all kinds of family-friendly meals, including turkey burgers, turkey meatloaf, casseroles, and turkey sloppy joes, and it’s perfect for meal prep too.
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One of the many great things about using ground turkey is that you can usually swap it into recipes that traditionally call for ground beef . It’s a leaner option that ends up tasting just as delicious, so you can give a lighter touch to all your favorite comfort foods.
Here are 15 of my favorite ground turkey recipes to make for lunch, dinner, or meal prep!
Ground Turkey Dinner Ideas
The whole family will love these ground turkey recipes for dinner!
Turkey Sloppy Joes
You can get the same great flavor of classic sloppy joes with ground turkey, for a healthier family dinner. This 30 minute meal is always a hit!
Turkey Meatloaf
Meatloaf is one of my favorite ground turkey dinner ideas, because it’s tasty, comforting, and I know the kids will actually want to eat it. That savory glaze is just delectable!
Ground Turkey Tacos
It’s taco night and you’ve got some ground turkey to use up…what a perfect time to make these crispy tacos. Dinner will be ready in 30 minutes!
Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes
These ground turkey ideas are great for meal prep !
Egg Roll in a Bowl
This keto-friendly ground turkey recipe makes a delicious and healthy lunch! Seasoned ground turkey, crispy cabbage mix, and some optional toppings and sauces (to fit your diet) make the tastiest bowl.
Turkey Chili
Comforting, filling, and easy to make, this ground turkey chili is a great comfort meal that’s still well-balanced and good for you. The best part is that this recipe cooks in 30 minutes!
Ground Turkey Burger Ideas
Make your favorite burgers with ground turkey instead of beef!
Turkey Burgers
These juicy burgers are made with ground turkey and a simple seasoning, to give you everything you’d want from a classic burger–but healthier! They only take 15 minutes to cook, and you can add any toppings you love.
Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
These burgers cook in the Air Fryer in 20 minutes, and give you crispy, juicy patties without extra fats or oils. This is a great way to use ground turkey for a quick lunch!
More Recipes with Ground Turkey
There’s no shortage of lunch or dinner recipes with ground turkey to try out!
Baked Turkey Meatballs
These ground turkey meatballs are stuffed with stringy mozzarella cheese for an unbelievable bite! Serve these for dinner with pasta, rice, or veggies, or make them as an appetizer.
Taco Lettuce Wraps
Here’s another lettuce wrap idea for that ground turkey! Season it like taco meat, add black beans, cheese, and corn, and you’ll have some keto-friendly tacos.
Mini Turkey Meatloaves
This easy ground turkey recipe is basically a combination of my cheese-stuffed turkey meatballs and classic turkey meatloaf. These are quick to prep, and so fun to eat!
Use Ground Turkey in These Dishes
Swap out the ground beef and use ground turkey instead to make these easy dinner ideas!
Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers are one of my favorite things to make for dinner, and using ground turkey is just as tasty!
Hamburger Casserole
Ground meat, cheese, pasta, and lots of other tasty ingredients make this delicious casserole for a dinner idea that everyone will devour.
Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce
Giant pasta shells are stuffed with a hearty meat sauce, covered with lots of cheese, and baked until hot and delicious.
Remember: you can typically use ground turkey in any recipes that call for ground beef or ground chicken, so there’s no limit to how you can use this ingredient for easy dinners!
More Dinner Ideas
No ground turkey left in the freezer? Make these other easy recipes for dinner instead!
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By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
