10 Easy Ground Turkey Recipes

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.

Get the recipe: Pasta With Turkey and Broccoli

Raisins and olives tucked inside give these tasty pastry pockets an unexpected touch of briny sweetness.

Get the recipe: Turkey Empanadas With Salad

Ground turkey lightens up this comfort-food classic; top with barbecue sauce instead of ketchup if you prefer a smoky flavor.

Get the recipe: Turkey Meat Loaf With Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans

A mix of tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, and Worcestershire ensures the sandwich is juicy and flavorful.

Get the recipe: Turkey Sloppy Joes With Coleslaw

Add the spinach just before serving to preserve its bright color and fresh flavor.

Get the recipe: Turkey-Barley Vegetable Soup

Chopped spicy Spanish sausage perks up mild ground turkey.

Get the recipe: Turkey-Chorizo Tacos

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Make your own delicious sausage patties in minutes by combining ground turkey with maple syrup, sage, and thyme.

Get the recipe: Eggs With Turkey Breakfast Sausage and Fruit

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Chock-full of colorful veggies, this dish gets a boost from hoisin sauce and rice vinegar.

Get the recipe: Turkey Fried Rice

Get the recipe: Turkey and Feta Flat Bread

Crispy, crunchy, sweet, and tart, this salad will surprise you with its range of flavors and textures.

Get the recipe: Thai Turkey Salad