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Title: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: seattlegirl on May 01, 2013, 11:15:49 PM
Around here, Costco has had a good price on the 93% lean ground turkey.  I used one package tonight and have three more in the freezer, so would love to hear what you use it for.

Tonight's dinner was awesome!  I made these Asian turkey meatballs with rice and an Asian slaw.  I've had really good luck with stuff from SkinnyTaste.

Meatballs:  http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/01/asian-turkey-meatballs-with-lime-sesame.html#more (http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/01/asian-turkey-meatballs-with-lime-sesame.html#more)
Slaw:  http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Asian-Flavored-Coleslaw-with-Rice-Vinegar-and-Ginger-106818 (http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Asian-Flavored-Coleslaw-with-Rice-Vinegar-and-Ginger-106818)


Other things I do are make chili with tomatoes and beans, or make this turkey meatloaf, which is delish:  http://www.marthastewart.com/314676/turkey-meatloaf-with-fontina-and-mushroo (http://www.marthastewart.com/314676/turkey-meatloaf-with-fontina-and-mushroo)
Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: Ice Cream on May 02, 2013, 07:21:40 AM
I love ground turkey, but I get the 99% fat free.
Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: caribougrrl on May 02, 2013, 07:22:24 AM
turkey burgers, of course! 

ground turkey + egg + bread crumbs + finely chopped onion + minced fresh sage + salt & pepper; top burger with cranberry chutney

ground turkey + egg + quick rolled oats + worchesteshire + lots of fresh ground black pepper + finely chopped shallot



turkey and black bean tacos
stuffed eggplant and/or zucchini and/or peppers and/or onions  (stuffing would include the inside of whichever veg you are using, bread crumb or cubes or oats or other grain like bulgar, possibly some chopped nuts and/or dried fruit)
turkey chili (made with smoked peppers like chipotle or morita)
turkey-proscuitto-mushroom ravioli
Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: cgraz on May 02, 2013, 07:49:48 AM
I make stuffed peppers with ground turkey and brown rice - I don't really use a recipe though! I'll have to try to remember how I did it. I used lots of other veggies, and tomato paste, and a little bit of cheese.
Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: teetime on May 02, 2013, 10:17:54 AM
ground turkey + egg + quick rolled oats + worchesteshire + lots of fresh ground black pepper + finely chopped shallot

I never thought to use oats for binder!!  We do a lot of ground turkey but having gone gluten free I've had trouble with the meatball, mini paddy recipes.  Awesome idea.

I haven't made this yet but want to: http://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/2013/04/general-tsos-meatballs-low-carb-gluten-free.html (http://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/2013/04/general-tsos-meatballs-low-carb-gluten-free.html) (though might be a lot like your Asian meatballs)

In summer I do a bit batch of red sauce (lots of sauteed onion, carrot, and celery with fresh or tinned tomato, some tomato paste, lots of basil, salt and/or anchovies and/or fish sauce) and add a package of ground turkey to make it more meal like (serve over spaghetti squash).

Have also used it to make Thai lettuce wraps: http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/thai-turkey-lettuce-wraps-recipe/1/ (http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/thai-turkey-lettuce-wraps-recipe/1/)

Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: onawhim on May 02, 2013, 10:34:49 AM
This is really good.  I just make it on the stove though.

http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2011/10/crockpot-recipe-for-sweet-and-spicy.html (http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2011/10/crockpot-recipe-for-sweet-and-spicy.html)

I like to make larb with ground turkey as well especially in summer.  So refreshing. 
Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: caribougrrl on May 02, 2013, 10:35:35 AM
I never thought to use oats for binder!!  We do a lot of ground turkey but having gone gluten free I've had trouble with the meatball, mini paddy recipes.  Awesome idea.

That's something I do because it reminds me of childhood; my mother always used oats for burgers and meatloaf.  Sometimes I coarsely grind large oats instead of using quick oats (more fiber in the large oats). 

Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: Magic Microbe on May 02, 2013, 11:42:51 AM
Meatloaf!
Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: Clementine on May 02, 2013, 12:42:56 PM
These turkey mini meatloaves are good: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/turkey_mini_meatloaves.html (http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/turkey_mini_meatloaves.html)
Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: The Turtle Whisperer on May 02, 2013, 01:10:05 PM
These turkey mini meatloaves are good: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/turkey_mini_meatloaves.html (http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/turkey_mini_meatloaves.html)

Love those!  I always add some kind of seasoning as well, creole, Greek, etc.
Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: diablita on May 02, 2013, 01:43:46 PM
A very good gluten free binder is gluten free matzo meal.  If you don't still see gluten free matzo meal on the shelves, you can make your own with gluten free matzo and your food processor. 
Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: LilyLily on May 02, 2013, 09:19:53 PM
Barefoot COntessa Turkey Meatloaf - Its AWESOME

Ingredients

3 cups chopped yellow onions (2 large onions)
2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (1/2 teaspoon dried)
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
5 pounds ground turkey breast
1 1/2 cups plain dry bread crumbs
3 extra-large eggs, beaten
3/4 cup ketchup

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

In a medium saute pan, over medium-low heat, cook the onions, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme until translucent, but not browned, approximately 15 minutes. Add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste and mix well. Allow to cool to room temperature.

Combine the ground turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, and onion mixture in a large bowl. Mix well and shape into a rectangular loaf on an ungreased sheet pan. Spread the ketchup evenly on top. Bake for 1 1/2 hours until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F. and the meatloaf is cooked through. (A pan of hot water in the oven under the meatloaf will keep the top from cracking.) Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold in a sandwich.

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/turkey-meatloaf-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/turkey-meatloaf-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback)
Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: seattlegirl on May 02, 2013, 11:03:34 PM
5 pounds of turkey!?   That sounds like one big-ass meatloaf.   :o

:D
Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: teetime on May 03, 2013, 01:39:27 PM
A very good gluten free binder is gluten free matzo meal.  If you don't still see gluten free matzo meal on the shelves, you can make your own with gluten free matzo and your food processor. 

Thanks!!
Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: cindyleigh on May 03, 2013, 09:34:57 PM
Barefoot COntessa Turkey Meatloaf - Its AWESOME

Ingredients

3 cups chopped yellow onions (2 large onions)
2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (1/2 teaspoon dried)
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
5 pounds ground turkey breast
1 1/2 cups plain dry bread crumbs
3 extra-large eggs, beaten
3/4 cup ketchup

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

In a medium saute pan, over medium-low heat, cook the onions, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme until translucent, but not browned, approximately 15 minutes. Add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste and mix well. Allow to cool to room temperature.

Combine the ground turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, and onion mixture in a large bowl. Mix well and shape into a rectangular loaf on an ungreased sheet pan. Spread the ketchup evenly on top. Bake for 1 1/2 hours until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F. and the meatloaf is cooked through. (A pan of hot water in the oven under the meatloaf will keep the top from cracking.) Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold in a sandwich.

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/turkey-meatloaf-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/turkey-meatloaf-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback)

I will try this.  I bet it freezes well.  I can freeze lunch size slices.
Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: wherestheportojohn on May 04, 2013, 06:51:51 AM
Clem,
Last week I made a very similar type of ground turkey 'muffins'...yum!
Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: Clementine on May 04, 2013, 11:13:06 PM
Clem,
Last week I made a very similar type of ground turkey 'muffins'...yum!

Nice! I like the fact they cook faster than a big, solid meatloaf. And, as cindyleigh pointed out, they freeze and reheat well.
Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: triciaflower on May 04, 2013, 11:47:22 PM
This just in..

 :yikes:

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2013/06/consumer-reports-investigation-talking-turkey/index.htm (http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2013/06/consumer-reports-investigation-talking-turkey/index.htm)
Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: BonitaApplebum on May 05, 2013, 10:07:11 PM
This just in..

 :yikes:

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2013/06/consumer-reports-investigation-talking-turkey/index.htm (http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2013/06/consumer-reports-investigation-talking-turkey/index.htm)

I kind of wish I could unread that.  :o
Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: floridagal on May 05, 2013, 11:28:50 PM
Gah.  We eat ground turkey at least 2x/week.   :'(
Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: Magic Microbe on May 05, 2013, 11:36:21 PM
How about tacos?
Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: Clementine on May 06, 2013, 08:45:34 AM
Gah.  We eat ground turkey at least 2x/week.   :'(

The Consumer Reports investigation involved ground turkey, but this is really more of a general meat issue: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/17/business/report-on-us-meat-sounds-alarm-on-superbugs.html (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/17/business/report-on-us-meat-sounds-alarm-on-superbugs.html)

I'm guessing you actually cook a turkey burger more thoroughly than you would a burger made of ground beef so you might be better off. But I think recent studies make it clear that you should probably assume that all meat you bring into your house is contaminated and handle/cook it properly.
Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: Clementine on May 06, 2013, 08:51:03 AM
And, whenever possible, support vendors who choose to use antibiotics in a responsible manner (i.e. to treat disease, not to get their product to market more quickly).
Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: witchypoo on May 06, 2013, 02:11:12 PM
these are absolutely incredible :

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/wolfgang-puck/turkey-mushroom-burger-recipe/index.html (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/wolfgang-puck/turkey-mushroom-burger-recipe/index.html)

Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: seattlegirl on May 07, 2013, 09:08:27 PM
I do always check with a meat thermometer, so that makes me feel better.  Mostly.   :D

Some All of these recipes look so good!
Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: radial on May 07, 2013, 09:16:48 PM
If you buy clean meat in the first place, you can be less scrupulous.  I bought this year's beef from a farm where they take very good care of the products.  So if I want to eat my hamburger rare or even uncooked, I don't have any particular reason not to.  The same meat from the local grocery store?  I would be cooking that stuff to a nice shade of gray. 
Title: Re: Ground turkey recipes
Post by: gebuh on May 27, 2013, 11:21:03 PM
did anybody mention shepherd's pie?