10 Ground Turkey Dinners That Make Weeknights Easy

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

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Robin Shreeves
Robin Shreeves
Robin Shreeves
Robin Shreeves is a food and beverage writer.
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Published April 24, 2025
Robin Shreeves
A serving bowl of cooked ground turkey and peppers with white rice on the side

Simply Recipes / Photo by Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne

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

Each of the recipes below was crafted specifically to use ground turkey so you can enjoy satisfying, delicious dinners to share with your family.

  • Egg Roll in a Bowl

    Angled view of a bowl of egg roll in a bowl next to two forks and bowl of sliced green onions

    Simply Recipes / Jessica Furniss

    "I love this recipe because it uses four easy-to-find ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. Ground meat, a bag of coleslaw mix, soy sauce, and ginger are pretty much all you need to make this dish. It’s on repeat in my house because it’s a nutrient-dense meal that tastes like fried food. Win-win!" —Jessica Furniss, Recipe Developer

  • Turkey Meatball Soup with Spinach and Orzo

    A bowl of turkey meatball soup

    Simply Recipes / Sheryl Julian

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

  • Mom's Ground Turkey and Peppers

    A serving bowl of cooked ground turkey and peppers with white rice on the side

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne

    "This is very good, will be making again. I had some leftover and mixed it in with scrambled eggs for breakfast. Now I will always make sure I have some leftovers." —Sue Jones, Simply Recipes Reader

  • Turkey Sloppy Joes

    turkey sloppy joe on a seeded bun with a side of cole slaw

    Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

    "For this version, I use ground turkey—a riff on classic sloppy Joes made with beef. I like turkey because it’s lean, and it also lets the other ingredients (like all those delicious veggies) shine." —Nick Evans, Recipe Developer

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  • 5-Ingredient Turkey Taco Bowls

    Plate of 5-ingredient turkey taco bowl at a table setting with a glass of water, bowl of lime wedges, and a fork on a table napkin

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

    Taco seasoning brings a whole bunch of flavor to this ground turkey taco served over rice instead of in a tortilla.

  • Curried Ground Turkey With Potatoes

    Curried Ground Turkey with Potatoes

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

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

  • Turkey Zucchini Burger with Garlic Mayo

    Turkey Zucchini Burger with Garlic Mayo

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "One trick I use to infuse moisture into ground turkey is to add freshly grated zucchini! This is perfect for summer when those of us who garden have more zucchini than we can possibly use." —Elise Bauer, Founder

  • Turkey Meatballs

    Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce and Topped With Basil in a White Dish

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    These moist and tender turkey meatballs are perfect for serving over spaghetti or spooning into a cheesy meatball sub.

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  • Ground Turkey Chili With Black Beans

    A bowl of Ground Turkey Chili With Black Beans

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

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

  • Turkey Meatloaf

    Turkey Meatloaf on a platter, surrounded by green beans

    Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

    "Dark turkey meat has more flavor and a bit more fat than light meat, and I prefer it in this meatloaf if you can find it. It's a little easier to find mixed dark and light meat or just light meat in most grocery stores, and they're perfectly fine to use as well. Ground chicken would also work here." —Sally Vargas, Recipe Developer

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