Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Popular Ingredients 12 Easy Ground Turkey Recipes for Busy Nights By Dawn Perry Dawn Perry Dawn is the author of Ready, Set, Cook; How to Make Good Food With What's on Hand. She served as the food director for Real Simple and has worked in the test kitchens of Everyday Food, Bon Appétit, and the meal kit delivery service Martha & Marley Spoon. Dawn is the author of Short Stack Editions' Cucumbers and her recipes and writing have been featured in the LA Times, The New York Times, and The Washington Post among other publications. She recently started Superkind Cookies, a premium cookie company shipping treats nationwide. Highlights: * Author of Ready, Set, Cook; How to Make Good Food With What's on Hand. * Former food director for Real Simple * Worked in the test kitchens of Everyday Food, Bon Appétit, and Martha & Marley Spoon * Recipes and writing have been featured in the LA Times, The New York Times, and The Washington Post Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines and Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand is a copy writer for Real Simple, with a passion for writing about food, travel, and hacks to make life easier. Loves fancy restaurants, good coffee and her family (of course); not a fan of waiting in lines. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 4, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: RAYMOND HOM/Getty Images Ground turkey is healthier than beef, less pricey than lamb—and, as you'll see from these recipes, fast-cooking and versatile, too. Try a few of these easy ground turkey recipes to make your weeknights easier. 01 of 12 Turkey-Rosemary Bolognese get the recipe Brie Passano This tasty pasta dish comes together quickly. 02 of 12 Turkey and Feta Flat Bread get the recipe Raymond Hom This easy, pizza-like flat bread comes together quickly with storebought pizza dough. 03 of 12 Turkey-and-Rice Meatballs get the recipe Caitlin Bensel These tasty meatballs make a fast and easy weeknight meal. 04 of 12 Pasta With Turkey and Broccoli get the recipe Raymond Hom Quickly sautéing ground turkey in a splash of olive oil with garlic, fennel seed, and red pepper flakes creates a pasta sauce that's every bit as savory and satisfying as many that require twice as much effort. Another trick? Preparing the broccoli in the same pot as your pasta keeps the process streamlined and means fewer dishes need to be cleaned. 05 of 12 Turkey Empanadas With Salad get the recipe Raymond Hom Raisins and olives tucked inside give these tasty pastry pockets an unexpected touch of briny sweetness. 06 of 12 Turkey Meat Loaf With Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans get the recipe Raymond Hom Ground turkey lightens up this comfort-food classic; top with barbecue sauce instead of ketchup if you prefer a smoky flavor. 07 of 12 Turkey Sloppy Joes With Coleslaw get the recipe Raymond Hom A mix of tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, and Worcestershire ensures the sandwich is juicy and flavorful. 08 of 12 Turkey-Barley Vegetable Soup get the recipe Raymond Hom Add the spinach just before serving to preserve its bright color and fresh flavor. 09 of 12 Turkey-Chorizo Tacos get the recipe Raymond Hom Chopped spicy Spanish sausage perks up mild ground turkey. 10 of 12 Eggs With Turkey Breakfast Sausage and Fruit get the recipe Raymond Hom Make your own delicious sausage patties in minutes by combining ground turkey with maple syrup, sage, and thyme. 14 Easy Breakfast Recipes 11 of 12 Turkey Fried Rice get the recipe Raymond Hom Chock-full of colorful veggies, this dish gets a boost from hoisin sauce and rice vinegar. 12 of 12 Thai Turkey Salad get the recipe Raymond Hom Crispy, crunchy, sweet, and tart, this salad will surprise you with its range of flavors and textures. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit