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How to cook ground turkey?
Posted on 5/11/09 at 7:25 pm
Posted on 5/11/09 at 7:25 pm
I finally learned that you have to cook it on low so it doesn't burn before its done. But it seems like everytime I've tried to cook it, it never picks up much flavor if any. Any suggestions? Recipes?
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Posted on 5/11/09 at 8:25 pm to CT
I have no idea, I tried to find a good use for the stuff for obvious health reasons, nothing came close to tasting as good as it does with ground beef.
Posted on 5/11/09 at 9:14 pm to CT
you can mix it with ground chuck maybe 70% turkey /30% red meat, and use it how ever you were going to use it.
This post was edited on 5/11/09 at 9:19 pm
Posted on 5/11/09 at 9:14 pm to CT
I only use it with heavily flavored sauces--like chili, tacos, and spaghetti sauce. I've also added it to Oak Grove Jambalaya mix. I think it actually tastes better when I use part ground beef/part ground turkey.
Posted on 5/11/09 at 9:53 pm to CT
I've given beef up completely. I use ground turkey for chili, burgers, and spaghetti. I like to use the leanest turkey, so the flavor is often lacking. I made spaghetti last week and used a splash of olive oil, garlic, fresh rosemary, and onion when browning the meat. Then, I added the sauce. It was really great. Of course, it's always better the next day after it's had a chance to sit in the fridge and really get flavor.
Posted on 5/12/09 at 7:37 am to CT
Turkey enchiladas: brown ground white turkey, chopped onions, small can of green chiles. I add a little salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Take corn tortillas and dip in hot Old El Paso enchilada sauce. Spray a 9x13 dish with Pam, fill the tortillas with turkey mixture, roll, put in dish, pour remaining enchilada sauce on top. Top with some 2% milk shredded sharp cheddar, put in 350 oven for about 10-15 minutes.
Posted on 5/12/09 at 7:43 am to CT
I've used it ever since I got back from Afghanistan. KBR used it in the dining facilities sometimes. I finally tried it and liked it.
I use the dark meat turkey instead of the white meat because I think it tastes better and I make hamburgers from it. Cooking them on the grill or in a skillet; it doesn't matter. Just season up the ground turkey like you would ground beef. My 11 year old loves burgers and he can't tell the difference.
FWIW, ground pork is also a good alternative to ground beef and I think it tastes much better.
I use the dark meat turkey instead of the white meat because I think it tastes better and I make hamburgers from it. Cooking them on the grill or in a skillet; it doesn't matter. Just season up the ground turkey like you would ground beef. My 11 year old loves burgers and he can't tell the difference.
FWIW, ground pork is also a good alternative to ground beef and I think it tastes much better.
This post was edited on 5/12/09 at 7:45 am
Posted on 5/12/09 at 7:57 am to CT
i've used it in any dish that calls for ground beef; i don't always like the outcome but in some cases i've been pleasantly surprised. we've used it in chili, red sauces, patties, etc.
last night, for example, i made feta cheese stuffed turkey burgers. they were surprisingly good.
my favorite use is to make a white chili using ground turkey; my white chili has become a family favorite. i won over a very skeptical mom, dad, and brother-in-in law with that dish...
last night, for example, i made feta cheese stuffed turkey burgers. they were surprisingly good.
my favorite use is to make a white chili using ground turkey; my white chili has become a family favorite. i won over a very skeptical mom, dad, and brother-in-in law with that dish...
Posted on 5/12/09 at 9:57 am to CT
Wife and I haven't cooked using ground beef in a few years. She only uses ground turkey for everything.
She just uses the same spices she would for beef but maybe a little more.....
She just uses the same spices she would for beef but maybe a little more.....
Posted on 5/12/09 at 10:02 am to CT
I like using turkey as a substitute for ground meat. One thing I do, particularly in things like spagetti, is use a cube of beef boullion. I don't use it for anything else because it's so salty, but it works well with turkey (provided you don't add extra salt.)
Posted on 5/12/09 at 10:02 am to CT
Turkey Tacos
1 can (15oz) pinto beans
Pam
1 # ground turkey
1 C Tomato Juice, no salt added
1 Tbsp tomato paste, no salt added
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oegano
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
8 oz low fat cheddar cheese
1/4 head lettuce (dark green)
2 lg Tomatoes
16 Tortillas (fresh, from a restaurant or local tortilla place is best)
drain beans, coat pan withPam, brown turkey, add bean, tom juice, paste, all spices, stir
reduce heat, cook for 20 min
wash lettuce, tomato, chop both
Serve
300 Kcals
11g Fat
5g Fiber
24g PRO
1 can (15oz) pinto beans
Pam
1 # ground turkey
1 C Tomato Juice, no salt added
1 Tbsp tomato paste, no salt added
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oegano
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
8 oz low fat cheddar cheese
1/4 head lettuce (dark green)
2 lg Tomatoes
16 Tortillas (fresh, from a restaurant or local tortilla place is best)
drain beans, coat pan withPam, brown turkey, add bean, tom juice, paste, all spices, stir
reduce heat, cook for 20 min
wash lettuce, tomato, chop both
Serve
300 Kcals
11g Fat
5g Fiber
24g PRO
Posted on 5/12/09 at 12:08 pm to CT
I don't care for turkey burgers, but use turkey for tacos, meatballs, and dirty rice.
Posted on 5/13/09 at 10:26 am to CT
Well, the only thing I use groud turkey for is chili. I make a pound and a half of turkey and lean ground beef and mix it together in the chili. It's always a hit.
Posted on 5/15/09 at 9:52 pm to CT
Life is short no matter what you do. Eat 80/20 beef and die with a smile on your face.
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