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What to cook with ground turkey

Quick answer: With ground turkey you can make Turkey lettuce wraps (20 min), Turkey and black bean chili (35 min), Turkey zucchini skillet (25 min).

Ground turkey is leaner than beef, so it needs a little more seasoning and a little less cooking time.

Updated 2026-10-07

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Turkey lettuce wraps: with ground turkey in ~20 minutes

~20 min

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You'll also need: lettuce leaves, soy sauce, garlic, carrot, scallions

  1. Brown the turkey with garlic and grated carrot.
  2. Season with soy sauce and a little honey or sugar.
  3. Spoon into lettuce cups and top with scallions.
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Turkey and black bean chili: with ground turkey in ~35 minutes

~35 min

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You'll also need: 1 can black beans, 1 can diced tomatoes, onion, chili powder, cumin

  1. Brown the turkey with chopped onion.
  2. Add chili powder, cumin, tomatoes and drained beans.
  3. Simmer 20 minutes, stirring now and then, until thick.
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Turkey zucchini skillet: with ground turkey in ~25 minutes

~25 min

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You'll also need: 2 zucchini, garlic, italian seasoning, parmesan

  1. Brown the turkey with garlic and seasoning.
  2. Add diced zucchini and cook until tender, 5–6 minutes.
  3. Finish with parmesan and black pepper.
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Goes well with: zucchini, black beans, lettuce, rice, sweet potatoes

Tip: Add a spoon of soy sauce or tomato paste while browning; it gives lean turkey the savory depth it lacks on its own.

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Cooking ideas, not nutrition or medical advice. Check allergens and cook meat and eggs to safe temperatures.