Ground Turkey

Total80sKid · 07-13-2005, 06:12 PM

Can people please list their favorite ways to use ground turkey?

Also, whats considered a good price for ground turkey a .lb?

Newgail · 07-13-2005, 06:13 PM

Instead of ground beef in chili.

Marbel · 07-13-2005, 06:16 PM

I like the turkey meatloaf with pesto and spinach recipe in DANDR.

LaJavaBleue · 07-13-2005, 06:22 PM

meatballs.

Shancopp · 07-13-2005, 07:17 PM

I use it in taco salads, pretty much anything that calls for ground beef. I've even made burgers with it, though without some seasonings, it can be a little bland. I get Jennie O brand (orange/brown wrapper) in the freezer section of Kroger for .99lb. Much cheaper than ground beef!

microbiology1 · 07-13-2005, 07:39 PM

I only buy turkey burger when it's buy one get one free. That's about every other week around here. That comes out to about $1.50 per package (~1lb). Here's the link to my favorite recipe. I lived on it during induction. http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/recipe...cat/all/page/1

Transplant · 07-13-2005, 10:01 PM

I found this recipe last week (I think it is a Lean For Life recipe) and have already made it twice. It is REALLY good

I buy whole turkey breast and cut it in chunks, then throw them in the food processor with the veggies and seasonings. I think it's much safer than buying already ground (raw turkey is a real breeding ground for dangerous bacteria) and it's also much cheaper, as breasts are often on sale big time.

Turkey Burgers with Salsa

Pico de Gallo
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced
1 lime, juiced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper to taste

Turkey Burgers
1 pound ground turkey
1 egg
1/2 onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

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DIRECTIONS:
In a bowl, mix together the tomatoes, the 1/3 cup chopped onion, 2 of the 4 cloves of minced garlic, serrano chile pepper, lime juice, and cilantro. Stir in salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.
Place the ground turkey in a bowl. Add the egg, the 1/2 onion, minced, remaining 2 cloves minced garlic, coriander, celery salt, chili powder, cumin, and chopped parsley. Using your hands, work the mixture until all ingredients are evenly blended. Form mixture into 4 patties.
Heat a large, non-stick skillet for medium-high heat. Cook the turkey burgers for 5 minutes per side, or until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear. Reduce the heat as necessary during cooking. Serve with Pico de Gallo salsa (I mixed 1 T. LF sour cream with the salsa and spooned it over like a sauce. It was very yummy!)

Total80sKid · 07-13-2005, 10:32 PM

thanks everyone!

they have ground turkey at a local market for normal price of $1.99 a .lb and thats the ebst ive seen around so far. i dont think thats too bad and its so yummy!

Diana · 07-14-2005, 03:57 AM

I sub Ground turkey for anything that requires ground beef.

I pay $1 a lb

Total80sKid · 07-14-2005, 04:01 AM

wow where do u get it for $1 a lb?

Diana · 07-14-2005, 04:15 AM

Kroger... sometimes Meijer...

Resolved2Achieve · 07-14-2005, 04:23 AM

Spicy Turkey Buger w/ Fried Cabbage

-sautee onions, mushrooms, and garlic in a pan with a little butter
-add ground turkey until brown and a little extra virgin olive oil so it won't stick to pan
-add 1-2 cups of sliced cabbage, tomato's, and sliver zuchinni (with peeler) if you like
-add hot sauce to taste ( I like 12 splashes)
-add 1tbs of cilantro, 1tbs of basil, 1tbs parsley, 1tbs jumbalya seasoning, 1tb oregano
-cover with lid on med heat until cabbage has sweat (or is soft or cooked).
-sprinkle shredded cheese and sour cream
YUM!!

Total80sKid · 07-14-2005, 04:23 AM

i dont think we have a kroger here. is it like safeway?? a large supermarket chain??

ReneeBW · 07-14-2005, 04:27 AM

Ground Turkey Soup

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 pound ground turkey
* 8 cups water
* 8 cubes beef bouillon cube
* 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
* 2 carrots, sliced
* 1 small head cabbage, shredded
* 1 cup pearl barley

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large pot, combine water, bouillon, potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. Bring to a boil. Lower temperature, and simmer.

2. In a separate saucepan, brown the turkey. Put in pot with other ingredients. Slowly simmer for 1 hour.

3. Add barley for last 15 minutes of cooking time. Serve.

torp · 07-14-2005, 04:51 AM

I make George Stella's turkey burgers.....they are fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!

torp

shoelattegurl · 07-14-2005, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Total80sKid

i dont think we have a kroger here. is it like safeway?? a large supermarket chain??

Kroger is comparable to Albertson's out your way Kid.

Mindy · 07-14-2005, 05:23 AM

Bumping... I just recently decided to start subbing ground turkey... great ideas.

Diamondlv · 07-14-2005, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Total80sKid

i dont think we have a kroger here. is it like safeway?? a large supermarket chain??

Actually... Ralphs sells some Krogers brands out in California.... at least in So. Cal.

Diamondlv · 07-14-2005, 05:37 AM

Wow some great recipies..... like most have said I use it in place of most recipies that use ground beef. I also just make ground turkey meat with onions and peppers and keep that on hand as a quick snack or something..... just put it in the microwave to re-heat and go....

JuliaL · 07-14-2005, 06:12 AM

I just want to note that you need to be sure to check the label on ground turkey. If you're trying to eat lower fat by eating ground turkey, be careful. Some of it has as much fat as ground beef or ground pork! I prefer to use ground turkey breast. I also like Italian turkey sausage. It's a little higher in fat, but lower than regular turkey sausage. I make all kinds of stuff with that.

Alison Jean 71 · 07-14-2005, 06:24 AM

I also like to make George Stella's turkey burgers. Very yummy.

Diamondlv · 07-14-2005, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JuliaL

I just want to note that you need to be sure to check the label on ground turkey. If you're trying to eat lower fat by eating ground turkey, be careful. Some of it has as much fat as ground beef or ground pork! I prefer to use ground turkey breast. I also like Italian turkey sausage. It's a little higher in fat, but lower than regular turkey sausage. I make all kinds of stuff with that.

Yeah I noticed that too! I used to think I could eat a little more of it compared to the ground beef I ate, but now I eat it in less quantities, I'm not "watching" my fat so much but I do occasionally eat regualr turkey meat and the "lean" turkey meat, depending on what I am cooking.

Shancopp · 07-14-2005, 07:08 AM

Found this on Kroger website .... their other affilites....

We're proud to fly one of these banners in your neighborhood.

Ralphs
King Soopers
City Market
Dillons
Gerbes
Owen's
Smith's
QFC
Fry's

Food4Less
Foods Co.

Fred Meyer

Fred Meyer Jewelers
Littman Jewelers
Barclay Jewelers

Dottie · 07-14-2005, 07:08 AM

Spicy!
Brown 1lb ground turkey with 1/4 cup diced onion, 1 fresh jalapeno(sliced or diced), add 1 can diced tomatoes in their own juice.
Simmer a few minutes and add salt and pepper to taste.
Makes 4 servings at about 5g carbs per serving

underHiswing · 07-14-2005, 09:04 AM

I've used it in meatloaf, meatballs, and in chili. I also "mix" it sometimes with ground beef. ...wow, those prices are impressive...I've paid up to 3.99 a lb. around here (and not for the ground turkey breast either)!

Mule_Freak · 07-14-2005, 09:33 AM

Makes killer meatloaf, meatballs, etc... like others have said, I only use the
Ground Turkey Breast, the other kinda icks me out, I like just frying it up in a pan and eating it w/a bit of pepper and some low carb Alfredo sauce on it. The stuff is great!!

eggiwegs · 07-14-2005, 11:09 AM

Breakfast sausage:

1lb ground turkey
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 black pepper
1/2 ground ginger
1/4 ground sage
1/8 red ground pepper

Mix into patties, grill on the George. Yum!

joy2c · 07-14-2005, 11:23 AM

How do you find/identify the ground turkey breast? Does it come in a roll like the regular ground turkey? I see pilgrim's pride around here.

joy

Dottie · 07-14-2005, 12:04 PM

Usually the ground breast is in tray packs here, not rolls. I usually get The Turkey Store or Honeysuckly White brand.

Dottie · 07-14-2005, 12:06 PM

Another thing: ground turkey breast has about 120 calories per 4oz compared to over 200 cals for 4oz of the other mixture. So look at the labeling

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07-13-2005, 06:13 PM	#2
Newgail Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Flagstaff, Arizona Posts: 343 Gallery: Newgail Stats: 184/184/155 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July18, 2006/August 13, 2007/Sept. 2010/Dec2012	Instead of ground beef in chili.

07-13-2005, 06:16 PM	#3
Marbel Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Middle-earth Posts: 6,425 Gallery: Marbel Stats: 160/getting there/120 5'2" WOE: Atkins (taking the scenic route)	I like the turkey meatloaf with pesto and spinach recipe in DANDR.

07-13-2005, 06:22 PM	#4
LaJavaBleue Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: FL Posts: 308 Gallery: LaJavaBleue Stats: 151/139/120 Start Date: July 2007	meatballs.

07-13-2005, 07:17 PM	#5
Shancopp Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: IN Posts: 8,015 Gallery: Shancopp Stats: pregnant/fat again/thin again WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/1/09	I use it in taco salads, pretty much anything that calls for ground beef. I've even made burgers with it, though without some seasonings, it can be a little bland. I get Jennie O brand (orange/brown wrapper) in the freezer section of Kroger for .99lb. Much cheaper than ground beef!

07-13-2005, 07:39 PM	#6
microbiology1 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 1,584 Gallery: microbiology1 Start Date: 4/26/04	I only buy turkey burger when it's buy one get one free. That's about every other week around here. That comes out to about $1.50 per package (~1lb). Here's the link to my favorite recipe. I lived on it during induction. http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/recipe...cat/all/page/1

07-13-2005, 10:01 PM	#7
Transplant Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,206 Gallery: Transplant	I found this recipe last week (I think it is a Lean For Life recipe) and have already made it twice. It is REALLY good I buy whole turkey breast and cut it in chunks, then throw them in the food processor with the veggies and seasonings. I think it's much safer than buying already ground (raw turkey is a real breeding ground for dangerous bacteria) and it's also much cheaper, as breasts are often on sale big time. Turkey Burgers with Salsa Pico de Gallo 3 medium tomatoes, chopped 1/3 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced 1 lime, juiced 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro salt and pepper to taste Turkey Burgers 1 pound ground turkey 1 egg 1/2 onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon celery salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIRECTIONS: In a bowl, mix together the tomatoes, the 1/3 cup chopped onion, 2 of the 4 cloves of minced garlic, serrano chile pepper, lime juice, and cilantro. Stir in salt and pepper to taste, and set aside. Place the ground turkey in a bowl. Add the egg, the 1/2 onion, minced, remaining 2 cloves minced garlic, coriander, celery salt, chili powder, cumin, and chopped parsley. Using your hands, work the mixture until all ingredients are evenly blended. Form mixture into 4 patties. Heat a large, non-stick skillet for medium-high heat. Cook the turkey burgers for 5 minutes per side, or until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear. Reduce the heat as necessary during cooking. Serve with Pico de Gallo salsa (I mixed 1 T. LF sour cream with the salsa and spooned it over like a sauce. It was very yummy!)

07-13-2005, 10:32 PM	#8
Total80sKid Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: California Posts: 8,844 Gallery: Total80sKid	thanks everyone! they have ground turkey at a local market for normal price of $1.99 a .lb and thats the ebst ive seen around so far. i dont think thats too bad and its so yummy!

07-14-2005, 03:57 AM	#9
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 38,458 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: The Original Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	I sub Ground turkey for anything that requires ground beef. I pay $1 a lb

07-14-2005, 04:01 AM	#10
Total80sKid Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: California Posts: 8,844 Gallery: Total80sKid	wow where do u get it for $1 a lb?

07-14-2005, 04:15 AM	#11
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 38,458 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: The Original Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	Kroger... sometimes Meijer...

07-14-2005, 04:23 AM	#12
Resolved2Achieve Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbia, South Carolina Posts: 141 Gallery: Resolved2Achieve Stats: 245/225/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: February 2004/ January 2006	Spicy Turkey Buger w/ Fried Cabbage -sautee onions, mushrooms, and garlic in a pan with a little butter -add ground turkey until brown and a little extra virgin olive oil so it won't stick to pan -add 1-2 cups of sliced cabbage, tomato's, and sliver zuchinni (with peeler) if you like -add hot sauce to taste ( I like 12 splashes) -add 1tbs of cilantro, 1tbs of basil, 1tbs parsley, 1tbs jumbalya seasoning, 1tb oregano -cover with lid on med heat until cabbage has sweat (or is soft or cooked). -sprinkle shredded cheese and sour cream YUM!!

07-14-2005, 04:27 AM	#14
ReneeBW Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 1,181 Gallery: ReneeBW Stats: 175/143.6/goal -135 WOE: HCG	Ground Turkey Soup INGREDIENTS: * 1 pound ground turkey * 8 cups water * 8 cubes beef bouillon cube * 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed * 2 carrots, sliced * 1 small head cabbage, shredded * 1 cup pearl barley DIRECTIONS: 1. In a large pot, combine water, bouillon, potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. Bring to a boil. Lower temperature, and simmer. 2. In a separate saucepan, brown the turkey. Put in pot with other ingredients. Slowly simmer for 1 hour. 3. Add barley for last 15 minutes of cooking time. Serve.

07-14-2005, 04:51 AM	#15
torp MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,414 Gallery: torp Stats: 277~275~250 WOE: atkins Start Date: 24 Aug 2008	I make George Stella's turkey burgers.....they are fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!! torp

07-14-2005, 05:23 AM	#17
Mindy MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: East Prairie, MO Posts: 1,451 Gallery: Mindy WOE: All Sorts of LC	Bumping... I just recently decided to start subbing ground turkey... great ideas.

07-14-2005, 05:37 AM	#19
Diamondlv Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 479 Gallery: Diamondlv WOE: Meat/Egg Fast and Atkins 72 Start Date: first time= 10/1997 now= 08/03/05	Wow some great recipies..... like most have said I use it in place of most recipies that use ground beef. I also just make ground turkey meat with onions and peppers and keep that on hand as a quick snack or something..... just put it in the microwave to re-heat and go....

07-14-2005, 06:12 AM	#20
JuliaL Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 17,616 Gallery: JuliaL Stats: 190/143/140 16/6/6, height 5'8", age 49 WOE: Atkins/BFFM Start Date: 4/22/03	I just want to note that you need to be sure to check the label on ground turkey. If you're trying to eat lower fat by eating ground turkey, be careful. Some of it has as much fat as ground beef or ground pork! I prefer to use ground turkey breast. I also like Italian turkey sausage. It's a little higher in fat, but lower than regular turkey sausage. I make all kinds of stuff with that.

07-14-2005, 06:24 AM	#21
Alison Jean 71 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,442 Gallery: Alison Jean 71 Stats: 159/121/119 5'6" 40yrs WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: January 3, 2004	I also like to make George Stella's turkey burgers. Very yummy.

07-14-2005, 07:08 AM	#23
Shancopp Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: IN Posts: 8,015 Gallery: Shancopp Stats: pregnant/fat again/thin again WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/1/09	Found this on Kroger website .... their other affilites.... We're proud to fly one of these banners in your neighborhood. Ralphs King Soopers City Market Dillons Gerbes Owen's Smith's QFC Fry's Food4Less Foods Co. Fred Meyer Fred Meyer Jewelers Littman Jewelers Barclay Jewelers

07-14-2005, 07:08 AM	#24
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 68,563 Gallery: Dottie WOE: JUDDD calorie cycling plan	Spicy! Brown 1lb ground turkey with 1/4 cup diced onion, 1 fresh jalapeno(sliced or diced), add 1 can diced tomatoes in their own juice. Simmer a few minutes and add salt and pepper to taste. Makes 4 servings at about 5g carbs per serving

07-14-2005, 09:33 AM	#26
Mule_Freak Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,295 Gallery: Mule_Freak Stats: 145/125-130/135 WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: Oct. 2003	Makes killer meatloaf, meatballs, etc... like others have said, I only use the Ground Turkey Breast, the other kinda icks me out, I like just frying it up in a pan and eating it w/a bit of pepper and some low carb Alfredo sauce on it. The stuff is great!!

07-14-2005, 11:09 AM	#27
eggiwegs Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 314 Gallery: eggiwegs Stats: 198/163/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/6/04; restarted 1/9/07	Breakfast sausage: 1lb ground turkey 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 black pepper 1/2 ground ginger 1/4 ground sage 1/8 red ground pepper Mix into patties, grill on the George. Yum!

07-14-2005, 11:23 AM	#28
joy2c Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 6,101 Gallery: joy2c Stats: 183 all-time hi@16yrs old/152/140 WOE: lower carb/cal/fat Start Date: November, 2003	How do you find/identify the ground turkey breast? Does it come in a roll like the regular ground turkey? I see pilgrim's pride around here. joy

07-14-2005, 12:04 PM	#29
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 68,563 Gallery: Dottie WOE: JUDDD calorie cycling plan	Usually the ground breast is in tray packs here, not rolls. I usually get The Turkey Store or Honeysuckly White brand.

07-14-2005, 12:06 PM	#30
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 68,563 Gallery: Dottie WOE: JUDDD calorie cycling plan	Another thing: ground turkey breast has about 120 calories per 4oz compared to over 200 cals for 4oz of the other mixture. So look at the labeling