How To Use 1lb. Of Ground Turkey For Dinner (2024)

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Quick Ground Turkey Recipes: Don't know what to make with that 1lb of ground turkey? These ground turkey recipes solve your dinner problems!

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  1. Easy Shell Pasta with Ground Turkey
  2. Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps
  3. Spicy Zucchini Taco Boats
  4. Turkey Swedish Meatballs
  5. Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Sliders
  6. Mom’s One Pan Taco Skillet
  7. Sriracha Ground Turkey Meatballs
  8. Cheesy Stuffed Shells
  9. Sloppy Joe Baked Potatoes
  10. Asian Style Butter Lettuce Wraps
  11. Four Bean Spicy Crockpot Chili
  12. Ground Turkey Black Bean Enchiladas
  13. Spaghetti and Meatballs
  14. Ground Turkey Stroganoff

Quick Ground Turkey Recipes, who’s in?!

Ground turkey is a staple in our freezer. It doesn’t take long to thaw for dinner, it’s a versatile ingredient and an easy choice for weeknight dinners.

Here are delicious and easy ground turkey recipes to make with 1lb. of ground turkey. Because we’ve all been there; wondering what in the heck to make with this ground turkey!

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1. Avocado & Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potato (One of our favs!)

This meal is on regular rotation in our house. It uses staple party items and spices and comes together in one skillet. You can prep the sweet potatoes in advance as well to makes this a 30 minute (or less!) meal. Talk about a quick ground turkey recipe!

Avocado Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potato

Our favorite go-to Ground Turkey dinner. This stuffed sweet potato is easy, healthy and completely satisfying. Baked sweet potatoes stuffed with a flavorful ground turkey mixture seasoned with cumin, oregano and diced tomatoes for a pop of color. Top avocado and cheese!

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2. Easy Shell Pasta with Ground Turkey

Can’t decide what to make with ground turkey this week? This ground turkey pasta with creamy tomato sauce will have you begging for seconds! This recipe is the most popular quick ground turkey recipe on Kroll’s Korner!

Easy Shell Pasta with Ground Turkey

This Easy Shell Pasta is made with ground turkey, peppers, mushrooms and onions smothered in a cream tomato sauce!

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3. Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps are an easy, hassle-free, meal that’s rich in nutrients and low in carbohydrates.

Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps are light, yet satisfying to enjoy for an easy weeknight dinner and are loaded with your favorite Mexican toppings.

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4. Spicy Zucchini Taco Boats

These stuffed spicyzucchini boatsare filled with a ground turkey mixture, then topped with plenty of cheese and baked to perfection!

Spicy Zucchini Taco Boats

These zucchini taco boats are stuffed with a spicy ground turkey taco filling. Top your taco boats with diced avocado, cheese, and tomatoes!

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5. Turkey Swedish Meatballs

Ground turkey Swedish meatballs for weeknight dinner to the rescue! Swedish meatballs are delicious over brown rice or your favorite pasta.

Turkey Swedish Meatballs

My Turkey Swedish Meatballs are super juicy, smothered in a rich and creamy gravy and perfect for a weeknight dinner. They are delicious served over pappardelle pasta or a wide egg noodle or mashed potatoes for something more hearty and comforting.

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6. Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Sliders

Sweet Potato Turkey Burger Sliders use sweet potato as the “buns” which will revolutionize the way you make turkey burger sliders!

Sweet Potato Turkey Burger Sliders

Sweet Potato Turkey Burger Sliders are paleo, gluten free and full of antioxidants! They are great for parties, meal prep or appetizers!

Check out this recipe

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7. Mom’s One Pan Taco Skillet

Mom’s One Pan Taco Skillet is one of the easiest weeknight meals and a dinner everyone is sure to love!

Mom’s One Pan Taco Skillet

Such an easy and tasty weeknight dinner recipe. Makes great leftovers for lunch the next day too!

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8. Sriracha Ground Turkey Meatballs

Sriracha Teriyaki Ground Turkey Meatballs…such an easy & delicious recipe!! Whip these bad boys up with rice & broccoli for an easy weeknight dinner!

Sriracha Teriyaki Ground Turkey Meatballs

Great for an appetizer or make it into a meal with rice and a veggie! Use oats instead of breadcrumbs in your meatballs for added fiber!

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9. Cheesy Stuffed Shells

Cheesy Stuffed Shells with Ricotta and Spinach: your weeknight answer to homemade lasagna without the hassle! (I give my tips to add ground turkey within the recipe).

Cheesy Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Shells

Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells are filled with 3 types of cheese, marinara sauce and spinach. They are comforting, easy to make and a cozy weeknight dinner! Hello comfort food classic!

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10. Sloppy Joe Baked Potatoes

30 min meal with less than 10 ingredients – Sloppy Joe Baked Potato for the win!

Sloppy Joe Baked Potato

30 min meal with less than 10 ingredients – Sloppy Joe Baked Potato for the win!

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11. Asian Style Butter Lettuce Wraps

Asian Style Butter Lettuce Wraps are kind of like low carbohydrate tacos when you’re feeling like a light dinner, or even fun for appetizers!

Asian Style Butter Lettuce Wraps

Low-Carb and a fun way to enjoy your food!

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12. Four Bean Spicy Crockpot Chili

Four Bean SPICY Crockpot Chili is a go to recipe for really any holiday or gathering with friends & family! Ps – don’t be intimidated by the long list of ingredients; it’s mainly seasoning/canned foods/condiments!

Four Bean Spicy Crockpot Chili

This Four Bean Spicy Chili is filled with vibrant colors, bold flavors, and is so comforting. It's also convenient since this chili is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing you to set it and forget it, making it a perfect choice for busy days when you want a homemade meal without the fuss. Topped with a dollop of cool sour cream, a sprinkle of sharp cheddar cheese, and a handful of fresh chopped cilantro, this chili is a crowd-pleaser at potlucks, game day gatherings, or simply for cozy evenings at home!

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13. Ground Turkey Black Bean Enchiladas

Withpantry staples and minimal ingredients, these enchiladas are still big on flavor and very satisfying.

Ground Turkey Black Bean Enchiladas

Ground Turkey Enchiladas are a healthy and easy way to get dinner on the table. With pantry staples and minimal ingredients, these enchiladas are still big on flavor and very satisfying.

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14. Spaghetti & Meatballs

The best recipe for spaghetti and meatballs: I’m spilling all of my tips and tricks to making a tender meatball for an ultra satisfying and comforting meal. (This recipe uses ground beef but you can easily substitute ground turkey).

Spaghetti and Meatballs

An easy spaghetti and meatballs recipe: a classic recipe the whole family will love!

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15. Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Stroganoff

This Ground Turkey Stroganoff is flavor filled, budget friendly and easy to make. You’ll instantly fall in love with this classic comfort dish!

Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Stroganoff

This easy creamy Ground Turkey Stroganoff is made in the crockpot and it's the ultimate weeknight comfort food!

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I hope you love these Quick Ground Turkey Recipes! Enjoy!

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