ISO Ground Turkey Recipes

[BellaMama23]

I stocked up on ground turkey when it was on sale and now I need some kid-friendly recipes to use it with. Please post any recipes you may have.

TIA :)

Heather

[DeBora4BobbyL]

First, welcome to MM, Heather. If you get a chance, pop over to the Welcome thread (http://www.momsmenu.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252&goto=newpost)so others get a chance to meet you and say hello.

As far as ground turkey, I use it the same way I use ground beef. You can pop over to the ground beef thread (http://www.momsmenu.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2122) and use ground turkey instead. If the turkey is a little dry, use more liquid ingredients or add a little oil or olive oil.

Good luck!

[LifeStar]

Tia, I also use ground turkey in place of the chopped meat in most of my recipies. I do find that since the turkey is so much leaner than beef, I have to use a bit of fat when frying or browning it.

Turkey taccos and turkey sheppard's pie are the two most popular ground turkey dishes with m kids.. But I also make meatballs and meatloaf with 1/2 turkey, 1/2 beef, and they never know the difference. I do find I prefer beef in my chili.. but it's all a matter of trial and error.

[cat lover]

BellaMama23, I have the same thought as everyone else so for, you can use it in any recipe in place of ground beef, ground sirloin, etc. If there is a particular recipe though that you want just ask and I'll post some here for you!

[ajrsmom]

I usually use it 1/2 and 1/2 with ground beef for hamburgers, meatballs or meatloaf.

I use the 100% turkey for chili, tacos, homemade Hamburger Helper.....anything where you are going to be adding a heavier, spicier seasoning to since turkey is rather bland.

[Yummys_Girl]

Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes



-= Ingredients =-

2 pounds ground turkey
2 medium onions ; chopped
2 cans tomato sauce - (15 oz ea)
1 can tomato paste - (6 oz)
1 cup brown sugar - (firmly packed)
1 cup red wine or cider vinegar
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoon liquid smoke
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper

-= Instructions =-

Brown turkey with onions over medium-high heat about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain.

Transfer the turkey and onions to a crock pot. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on LOW 6 to 7 hours.

Serve on rolls or sliced bread.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

[Yummys_Girl]

Turkey and Sun-Dried Tomato Chili

Serving Size: 8

-= Ingredients =-

2/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup dry red wine
3 cups chopped tomatoes ; (about 1-1/2 lb)
1 (4 oz) can chopped green chiles
4 cups canned fat-free chicken broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 cups frozen corn
2 to 3 cups browned ground turkey

-= Instructions =-

In a small bowl, combine sun-dried tomatoes and red wine; let stand 5 minutes to allow tomatoes to soften. In a large pot coated with cooking spray, add tomatoes and cook 5 minutes or until tender. Add sun-dried tomato-wine mixture, chiles, broth and chili powder and bring to a boil. Add corn and cook for 5 minutes; add turkey and heat through.

[Yummys_Girl]

Turkey Meatloaf With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Serving Size: 4

-= Ingredients =-

1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, large ; chopped
3 stalks celery ; chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey ; lean (7 % fat)
1 1/2 cups oats ; ground in food processor
2/3 cup sun dried tomatoes ; Rehydrated in warm water
1/2 cup skim milk ; as required
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons sage ; dried, rubbed
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground pepper
2 cups tomato puree ; (Pomi)
2 tablespoons sugar substitute ; (Splenda)
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

-= Instructions =-

Preheat oven to 375.

Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium heat. Add onion, saut about 5
minutes Add celery, saut until very tender, about 15 minutes longer.
Transfer to large bowl.

Add all remaining ingredients except sauce mixture to bowl. Mix
thoroughly. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 1 hour or until temp.
reaches 165.

Meanwhile, Make glaze: stir together in saucepan, tomato puree,
Splenda, onion powder, worcestershire sauce, and dry mustard. Cook to
blend flavors, and set aside.

Spoon glaze over meatloaf after it has been in oven for 30-40 minutes.

[Yummys_Girl]

Cheddar Chili Pie

Serving Size: 8

-= Ingredients =-

1 pound ground Turkey -- cooked
1/2 cup Onions -- chopped
2 Cloves garlic -- chopped Fine
1 can Kidney beans -- (28 oz) with Juice
1 can Stewed tomatoes
1 1/4 cups Cornmeal
1 cup Cheddar cheese -- grated
2 tablespoons Chili powder
1 teaspoon Cumin
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon Red pepper -- crushed
1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
1 1/4 cups Skim milk -- at room Temperature
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
2 Egg whites

-= Instructions =-

Preheat oven at 375.

Cook meat, onion, and garlic until meat is browned. Drain off fat; add tomatoes, beans, 3/4 cup cornmeal, 1/2 cup cheese, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, red pepper, and black pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes. Pour into casserole dish. In the same pan, combine milk, the rest of the cornmeal, salt, and pepper. Stir over low heat until thickens a little. Then add remaining cheese and egg whites, stirring until smooth. Pour over ground turkey mixture. Bake for 30 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.

[Yummys_Girl]

Parmesan-turkey Meatloaf

Serving Size: 8


-= Ingredients =-

1 tbsp. olive oil
1 onion ; chopped
1 1/4 lbs. ground skinless turkey
4 slices whole wheat bread ; made into fine crumbs
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 egg white ; lightly beaten
1 tbsp. ketchup
2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves ; crumbled
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper

-= Instructions =-

Preheat oven to 350*, spray an 8x5" loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a small nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Sauté the onion until tender, 4-5 min.

In a med. bowl, combine the onion, turkey, bread crumbs, milk, egg white, ketchup, cheese, garlic powder, basil, thyme and pepper; blend well. Shape into a loaf and transfer to the pan. Bake until browned and cooked thorough, 50-60 min. Let stand 10 min.. before slicing

Per serving: 181 calories, 9 g total fat, 2 g saturated fat, 53 mg cholesterol, 247 mg sodium, 10 g total carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 15 g protein, 64 mg calcium

[Yummys_Girl]

Taco Soup


-= Ingredients =-

1/2 pound ground turkey
45 ounces S&W chili beans
15 ounces Mexican stewed tomatoes
4 ounces chopped green chiles
15 ounces corn undrained
1 package taco seasoning
1/2 package ranch dressing mix
1 cup water

-= Instructions =-

Brown turkey and drain. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for about 1/2hour.

[Yummys_Girl]

Upside-down Pizza Bake

Serving Size: 4


-= Ingredients =-

10 ounces ground turkey
1/2 cup onion
1/2 cup flour
1 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup green pepper ; chopped
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
3 ounces nonfat mozzarella cheese ; shredded
1 egg
1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese

-= Instructions =-

In skillet, sauté onions in water. Add turkey and cook until tender.Sprinkle meat with 1 tbsp. flour and sir and cook one minute. Add tomatosauce, bell pepepr and seasonings and bring to boil. Reduce heat and cook1 minute.

Spray loaf pan with Pam and add turkey mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella. In a small bowl beat egg, remaining 1/2 c. flour, milk and salt. Purbatter over turkey. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and bake 25 minutes.