15 Dinners To Make With a Pound of Ground Turkey

You'll be amazed at how versatile ground turkey can be.

<p>Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Ana Kelly / Prop Styling by Shell Royster</p>

Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Ana Kelly / Prop Styling by Shell Royster

Ground turkey is a lean meat you can use in just about any dish that calls for ground beef, and a great option if you're trying to avoid beef. It is flavorful, versatile, and so delicious that Simply Recipes readers constantly seek recipes that highlight it.

Each of the below 15 recipes was crafted specifically to use ground turkey so you'll have incredible sloppy Joes, lasagna, chili, and taco bowls to share with your family.

Curried Ground Turkey With Potatoes

Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer

Inspired by the classic Indian dish, aloo keema, this will be your new go-to comfort food.

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Mom's Ground Turkey and Peppers

Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer

A simple, quick meal that will become a family favorite.

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Turkey Taco Bowls

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Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy II / Food Styling by Ana Kelly / Prop Styling by Shell Royster

Taco-seasoning brings a bunch of flavor to this ground turkey taco without the tortilla.

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Jerk Turkey Meatballs

<p>Simply Recipes / Alica Ramkirpal-Senhouse</p>

Simply Recipes / Alica Ramkirpal-Senhouse

Appetizer or main dish—these jerk-flavored meatballs are ready to change up your meatball game.

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Turkey Sloppy Joes

Nick Evans
Nick Evans

Just as good as the nostalgic childhood favorite, just with leaner turkey meat.

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Spicy Grilled Turkey Burger with Coleslaw

Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer

Not your everyday turkey burger, everyone you serve it to will want to know the recipe.

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Stuffed Squash with Turkey and Apples

Sally Vargas | Banner Art Credit: Elena Resko
Sally Vargas | Banner Art Credit: Elena Resko

Easy to prep and cook, this recipe that screams fall is a keeper.

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Turkey Meatballs

<p>Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer</p>

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

Perfect for spaghetti or a cheesy meatball sub.

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Turkey Meatloaf

Sally Vargas
Sally Vargas

The secret to the best turkey meatloaf? Adding grated zucchini and carrot for moisture.

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Spicy Turkey and Zucchini Burger

Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer

Mint ups the flavorful profile of these juicy and succulent turkey and zucchini burgers.

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Ground Turkey Chili With Black Beans

Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer

Leftovers of this hearty chili taste great on a baked potato.

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Zucchini Lasagna with Ground Turkey

<p>Alison Bickel</p>

Alison Bickel

The perfect summer lasagna with two types of cheese for maximum flavor.

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Turkey Zucchini Burger with Garlic Mayo

Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer

An Italian-inspired burger slathered with the perfect garlic mayo.

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Turkey Meatball Soup with Spinach and Orzo

Sheryl Julian
Sheryl Julian

Bright, delicious, and oh-so-filling, this turkey meatball soup is great for keeping in the freezer for future meals.

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Turkey Taco Salad

Sally Vargas
Sally Vargas

This flavorful taco salad is the perfect balance of refreshing, tasty, and filling.

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