These Ground Turkey Recipes Are So Good, You'll Say Buh-Bye to Ground Beef (2024)

Granted, this recipe may technically be with pork, but swap the pork for lean ground turkey for a lighter dinner option.

Get the Quick Pork Ragu with Ravioli recipe.

Meatloaf may not be everyone's cup of tea, but if it's yours, you're going to love this recipe. It does take a bit of a time though, so you may want to take that into consideration before making it.

Get the Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower with Turkey Meatloaf recipe.

Put those "turkey isn't as juicy as beef" thoughts to bed with this delicious recipe, packed with Italian veggies and smoked mozzarella.

Get the Tuscan Turkey Burgers recipe.

Forget the pasta. Put a new spin on meatballs with these flavor-packed lettuce wraps. The garlic, mint, Asian fish sauce, and carrots will not disappoint.

Get the Meatball Lettuce Wraps recipe.

This juicy turkey patty, topped with a mushroom-shallot mixture, and lots of Swiss cheese will forever change your mind about turkey burgers being bland.

Get the Smothered Swiss Turkey Burger recipe.

Though this recipe was originally made with sausage, you can easily replace it with ground turkey for a healthier yet still delicious option.

Get the Orecchiette with Sausage and Radicchio recipe.

This warm turkey chili will hit the spot on a cold night.

Get the Turkey Chili With Wheat Berries and Beans recipe.

This easy-to-make meal can be on the table in just 45 minutes. And if you decide to make these meatballs ahead of time (cook them for 10 minutes, cool, and freeze), dinner can be ready even quicker since all you'll have to do is defrost and let them simmer in the soup before serving.

Get the recipe for Turkey Meatball and Kale Soup.

This healthy, low-calorie meal is packed with tons of flavor thanks to zesty lime juice, cilantro, and cumin.

Get the recipe for Thai Turkey Lettuce Cups.

Chili paste, soy sauce, and ginger bring some serious spice to these turkey patties.

Get the recipe for Turkey Burgers and Slaw with Sweet Potato Chips.

This rich recipe swaps out beef for leaner ground turkey, and high-calorie white pasta for fiber-rich whole-grain spaghetti.

Get the recipe for Turkey Bolognese.

Go Greek with this easy dinner idea. Grill a variety of vegetables to add some freshness to the dinner.

Get the recipe for Turkey Meatball Gyro.

This lean take on lasagna is a hearty family meal — just don't count on having leftovers.

Get the recipe for Crispy Turkey Skillet Lasagna.

Classic sloppy joes get a healthy makeover you can feel good about digging into.

Get the recipe for Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes.

Looking for a healthy burger recipe? This one is super quick, easy to make, and packed with Mediterranean flavor.

Get the recipe for Greek Turkey Burgers.

Adding mushrooms, mustard, and other bold seasonings to the ground turkey mixture makes these meatballs way better than your standard beef recipe.

Get the recipe for Turkey Meatballs.

Consider this a fun, healthy twist on taco night.

Get the recipe for Turkey Taco Cups.

Ready in only 25 minutes and freezable for up to three months, this chili is a weeknight sanity saver.

Get the recipe for Quick Turkey Chili.

There's no way anyone will call your salad boring when you show up with this Asian-inspired dish.

Get the recipe for Gingery Asian Noodle Salad with Turkey and Cucumbers.

Dry white wine adds zip to this rustic dish of pappardelle pasta tossed with ground turkey, rosemary, and marinara sauce.

Get the recipe for Pappardelle with Turkey Ragu.