ground turkey recommendations

[patsopinion]

ground turkey recommendations

any body got any

i got like 2 lbs of the stuff for some reason and now i dont know what to do with it

burgers always come out dry and unappealing when i just take the stuff and grill it

and i dont have any vegetables;jsut soz u know

[Freakshow]

i love turkey burgers. I use olive oil and they are never dry...



Also turkey chili is quite good. Just make like normal chili, but use the ground turkey instead of beef.

[Hottub]

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[Servo]

Yeah, turkey chili is your best bet.

[Tall_James]

This has become a staple in our house. Enjoy. (http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Incredibly-Cheesy-Turkey-Meatloaf/Detail.aspx)

[StupidGirlllll]

do a turkey meatloaf with bacon & cheese that way it will at least be half healthy & half good.

[Name]

i love turkey burgers. I use olive oil and they are never dry...



Also turkey chili is quite good. Just make like normal chili, but use the ground turkey instead of beef.

Turkey chili is fantastic -texture of the meat is great and less chewy. Also if you do make at home tacos when you do the brown ground beef and drain the fat/grease step there is none to speak of and not the 1/2 cup of grease usually drained. Same with Manwich or similar sloppy joe mix

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Individual Turkey Meatloaf wrapped in Bacon ( and for the health conscious Turkey Bacon)

[Name]

Individual Turkey Meatloaf wrapped in Bacon ( and for the health conscious Turkey Bacon)


Turkey bacon is pretty decent, and for those who would need to cut out the bad stuff a necessity.. but whats odd is that it seems the white/pink patterns on the slices is exactly the same. Kind of like its made on a copy machine.

[Jughead]

Individual Turkey Meatloaf wrapped in Bacon ( and for the health conscious Turkey Bacon)

Ya know we have been using some turkey bacon and it is better than I thought..Damn it sure is pretty when ya unwrap it all nice and even...:smile:

[Jughead]

STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

1 lb. ground beef (lean)
1 lb. ground pork (or turkey)
5 lg. bell peppers
2 eggs, beaten
1 tbsp. BBQ sauce
1 tbsp. garlic salt
1 c. bread crumbs
1 sm. onion, diced
1 tsp. pepper

Cut the tops of each bell pepper off and put aside. Hollow out the inside of each bell pepper and discard. Combine in a large bowl the ground beef, ground pork, garlic salt, pepper, bread crumbs, eggs, and onion bits. Mix everything together very well.
Next, using a tablespoon, press the meat mixture into the bell peppers, not over-filling. Now spread the BBQ sauce over the top of the meat in each bell pepper, and put the bell pepper tops on each bell pepper. Bake for 45 minutes or until done, at 375 degrees.

Serves 4-5.

[FunkyDrummer]

1 lb ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
2 (14.5 oz) cans of chopped tomatoes
1 (4.5oz) can of green chiles
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup ditalini
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Brown meat over medium heat until browned. Drain. Add onion. Cook stirring occasinally until onion is tender.

Add tomatoes, green chiles and garlic powder. Mix well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 10 minutes.

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Rinse and drain. Add pasta to the skillet. Reduce heat to low. Sit in 1/2 of the shredded cheese.

Simmer about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese just before serving.

[mildly amusing]

Make some turkey burgers, but stuff them with a little brie cheese...then grill some granny smith apple slices and put them on top....

[epo]

Turkey Chili (http://www.menshealth.com/cda/recipe.do?site=MensHealth&channel=weight.loss&category=abs.diet&conitem=481199edbbbd201099edbbbd2010cfe793cd____), courtesy of Men's Health.

[Thebazile78]

What's the use of posting a Recipe Thread if you're not gonna read it?

Try my Taco Bake (http://www.ronfez.net/forums/showpost.php?p=1828884&postcount=133) <- LINK

[nate1000]

You can use turkey in anything that calls for ground beef. I'd recommend being heavy handed with the seasoning, cause it doesn't have the flavor of beef. Olive oil in burgers is a good idea for moisture.

[ahhdurr]

My sister in law just concocted a turkey meatloaf that involves mixing in cranberry sauce - (you see where we're going with this?)

It's like Meatloafgiving. Thanksgiving and meatloaf in one. There was a cranberry/balsamic glaze on top when it was baked. That's all I know.

Not bad.

There's no recipe - but that's the basic concept and when you take the first bite you're like "how did Thanksgiving end up in my mouth in September?"

[patsopinion]

What's the use of posting a Recipe Thread if you're not gonna read it?

Try my Taco Bake (http://www.ronfez.net/forums/showpost.php?p=1828884&postcount=133) <- LINK

im reading
i just havent had time to make anything yet

[A buck 380]

One of my favorite meals involves ground turkey. Its actually a Bobby Flay recipe but I sub in Ground Turkey to make it more healthy.

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 yellow pepper, finely diced
5 cloves garlic, smashed to a paste with coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, divided
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
1 pound ground turkey
1 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs(usually use Italian)
1 cup ketchup, divided
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add the, peppers, garlic paste, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper, to taste, and cook until almost soft, 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Whisk together the eggs and herbs in a large bowl. Add the meat, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup of the ketchup, 2 tablespoons of the balsamic vinegar, and the cooled vegetables and mix until just combined.

Mold the meatloaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Whisk together the remaining ketchup, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Brush the mixture over the entire loaf. Bake the meatloaf for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

[Fezticle98]

I might try turkey tacos or turkey meatballs.

[Thebazile78]

I might try turkey tacos or turkey meatballs.

Try the Food Network Kitchens' "Italian-American Meatballs (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/italian-american-meatballs-recipe2/index.html)" recipe (linked) at FoodNetwork.com.

As for the tacos, if you use a seasoning packet, brown your ground turkey in a couple of tablespoons of good olive oil and DO NOT DRAIN the cooked meat, despite what the instructions on the packet say to do (they're written for beef.) Your tacos will be more flavorful than if you'd drained it.

Also, try to only use ground turkey breast. It's more expensive, but it's all-around better. I've found/bitten into bone fragments in regular ground turkey, so I avoid that like the plague.

[ahhdurr]

Try the Food Network Kitchens' "Italian-American Meatballs (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/italian-american-meatballs-recipe2/index.html)" recipe (linked) at FoodNetwork.com.



Also, try to only use ground turkey breast. It's more expensive, but it's all-around better. I've found/bitten into bone fragments in regular ground turkey, so I avoid that like the plague.

That's actually the draw for me.

I would recommend ground breast for the Thanksgivingturkeyloaf mentioned above - or spicing it up or something ... it was kind of bland. I'm blaming it on the ground turkey - just seems like partial turkey product to me. I don't have it often... but I think the loaf would've been better with really good ground turkey. Maybe some seasoning.

[Thebazile78]

That's actually the draw for me.

I would recommend ground breast for the Thanksgivingturkeyloaf mentioned above - or spicing it up or something ... it was kind of bland. I'm blaming it on the ground turkey - just seems like partial turkey product to me. I don't have it often... but I think the loaf would've been better with really good ground turkey. Maybe some seasoning.

Use McCormick brand Poultry Seasoning in your turkey loaf and add salt & pepper; that should help. It's a salt-free spice blend that has traditionally "plays well with chicken and turkey" spices, like sage and thyme, in it. You absolutely MUST add salt and pepper, though.

I make a "Thanksgiving casserole" with pre-cooked turkey breast, low-fat mayo, reconstituted Stove Top stuffing mix and rehydrated dried cranberries and that's what I use to season it, along with coarse salt and fresh-ground black pepper. Sometimes I get creative and add a little more thyme, but I haven't made it lately, so I'm not sure what else I would add. (Maybe some extra sage or a half-teaspoon of orange zest.)

[EddieMoscone]

I've got a recipe at home for turkey sausage patties...Let's see if I can remember to post when I get home.

[ahhdurr]

Use McCormick brand Poultry Seasoning in your turkey loaf and add salt & pepper; that should help. It's a salt-free spice blend that has traditionally "plays well with chicken and turkey" spices, like sage and thyme, in it. You absolutely MUST add salt and pepper, though.

I make a "Thanksgiving casserole" with pre-cooked turkey breast, low-fat mayo, reconstituted Stove Top stuffing mix and rehydrated dried cranberries and that's what I use to season it, along with coarse salt and fresh-ground black pepper. Sometimes I get creative and add a little more thyme, but I haven't made it lately, so I'm not sure what else I would add. (Maybe some extra sage or a half-teaspoon of orange zest.)

Sounds perfect. Thanks!

[Lady Resin]

I used it for chili, tacos and burgers. For the burgers I add an egg (so it's not so dry), Worcestershire sauce, fennel seed, garlic and onion powder, flavored bread crumbs (so it hold together since there's hardly any fat in it) and s&p.