Delicious Paleo Ground Turkey Recipes

Ground turkey, a versatile and lean protein source, is a staple in many Paleo kitchens. If you're looking to diversify your Paleo meal plan, here's a collection of flavorful and easy-to-make ground turkey recipes that go beyond the ordinary.

Meatloaf and Meatballs: Paleo Comfort Food

Chipotle Ketchup Turkey Meatloaf

Meatloaf can be a comforting classic, and this recipe puts a Paleo spin on it. This recipe merges chipotle ketchup. The spice adds a kick without being overwhelming. The almond flour helps keep the meatloaf moist.

Ingredients:

• Ground turkey
• Egg
• Almond flour
• Sea salt
• Spices
• Chipotle ketchup (made with date paste for sweetness)
• Sautéed onion

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
3. Transfer to a loaf pan.
4. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until cooked through.
5. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Paleo Turkey Meatballs

These meatballs are a quick and easy weeknight dinner option. They're made with dark ground turkey, almond flour, and spices, and covered in your favorite marinara sauce.

Ingredients:

• Dark ground turkey
• Almond flour
• Spices
• Marinara sauce

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine all meatball ingredients (except olive oil and marinara) in a large bowl.
3. Form into 16-18 meatballs.
4. Sear meatballs in an oven-safe skillet with olive oil until browned on the outside (3-4 minutes).
5. Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs.
6. Bake for 15-18 minutes.

Global Flavors with Ground Turkey

Paleo Thai Turkey Larb

This dish from Laos combines chile powder, lime juice, shallots, fresh herbs, and fish sauce. Heating the ground turkey with fish sauce and honey creates the particular flavor backbone for this dish.

Ingredients:

• Ground turkey
• Dry red Thai chiles
• Fish sauce
• Honey
• Lime juice
• Shallots
• Fresh mint
• Cilantro
• Boston bib lettuce leaves

Instructions:

1. If using Trifecta’s Meal Prep turkey patties, crumble them using a food processor for a fast and efficient process.
2. If using whole dry red Thai chiles, destem and remove as many seeds as possible and toast the peppers on a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and somewhat sweet. Transfer to a spice grinder, and grind until a powder is formed.
3. Add ground turkey in a wide skillet, along with ⅓ cup water. Bring to a quick boil, reduce heat to low, and right before the water is fully evaporated, add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, mix to fully incorporate, and then add the honey. Mix again. Remove from heat and transfer to a sheet pan.
4. Prepare the shallots by cutting them into thin long strips, and reserving them in a bowl on the side. Wash and pick your mint, and reserve on the side. Rough chop the cilantro and also keep it in a side bowl. Pick 4-8 Boston bib lettuce leaves and wash. Keep to the side.
5. Once the ground turkey is fully cooled, transfer to a medium bowl and add the ingredients in this order, always mixing before adding the following ingredient to fully incorporate. Start by adding 1 ½ tablespoon of Thai chili powder, followed by shallots, fresh-picked mint, chopped cilantro, and finish with lime juice.
6. Taste for seasoning and add a pinch of salt if needed.
7. Serve 4.5 ounces of the Larb on 1 or 2 nestled Boston bib lettuce wraps.

Paleo Ground Turkey Gyros

Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with these Paleo Ground Turkey Gyros. Instead of traditional lamb or beef, this recipe uses spiced ground turkey patties served in a homemade flatbread with fresh veggies and a dairy-free tzatziki sauce.

Read also: Paleo Granola Recipes

Ingredients:

• Ground turkey
• Paleo flatbread (cassava flour, tiger nut, chia-flax, or plantain based)
• Cucumber
• Red onion
• Tzatziki sauce (dairy-free options with tiger nut butter or tahini)
• Fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or mint)
• Spices (Chinese Five Spice Powder, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, cloves)
• Olive oil

Instructions:

1. Make the flatbread dough and let it rest.
2. Form ground turkey into patties.
3. Heat a pan with olive oil and fry the patties, seasoning with salt and spices.
4. Prepare the tzatziki sauce.
5. Cook the flatbreads while the turkey patties cook.
6. Assemble the gyros with flatbread, turkey patties, vegetables, tzatziki sauce, and fresh herbs.

Burgers and Bowls: Quick & Easy Paleo Meals

Bunless Turkey Burgers

These bunless turkey burgers are flavorful and packed with veggies. Serve with avocado sauce and grilled zucchini.

Ingredients:

• Ground turkey
• Chopped onion
• Garlic
• Fresh herbs
• Spices

Instructions:

1. Sauté chopped onion and garlic in olive oil.
2. Combine sautéed vegetables with ground turkey and other ingredients.
3. Form burger patties.
4. Grill burgers for 5-6 minutes on each side.

Asian Ground Turkey and Broccoli Cauliflower Rice Bowls

These bowls are filling, quick and easy to make, and delicious. All made in one skillet and takes only minutes to whip up.

Ingredients:

• Ground turkey
• Broccoli florets
• Cauliflower rice
• Sesame oil
• Onion
• Garlic
• Green onions
• Asian chile paste
• Sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Add sesame oil to large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and minced garlic and cook until onions are soft (2-3 minutes).
2. Add ground turkey breaking up the turkey while cooking until no longer pink.
3. While turkey is cooking, in a small bowl or measuring cup mix sauce ingredients.
4. Push cooked ground turkey to the side and add 1 tbsp sesame oil. Add broccoli and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add sauce to turkey and broccoli and mix well. Add sliced green onions and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. Turn off heat and garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy.

Soups, Chilis, and Skillets: One-Pot Paleo Wonders

Turkey and Summer Vegetable Soup

This Paleo soup is full of fresh veggies and lean protein from ground turkey.

Ingredients:

• Ground turkey
• Assorted summer vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, onions, etc.)
• Broth
• Herbs and spices

Instructions:

1. Brown ground turkey in a pot.
2. Add vegetables and broth.
3. Simmer until vegetables are tender.
4. Season to taste.

Sweet Potato Mole Turkey Chili

This recipe combines sweet potato, jalapeno, and almond butter. Even the mole sauce can be made easily.

Ingredients:

• Ground turkey
• Sweet potato
• Jalapeno
• Almond butter
• Chili spices
• Mole sauce

Instructions:

1. Brown ground turkey in a pot.
2. Add sweet potato, jalapeno, and chili spices.
3. Simmer until sweet potato is tender.
4. Stir in almond butter and mole sauce.

Easy Paleo Turkey Taco Skillet

This one-pot meal from Morgan Elizabeth Health requires minimal chopping and delivers maximum flavor.

Read also: Paleo Diet Delivered: What You Need to Know

Ingredients:

• Ground turkey
• Taco seasoning
• Diced vegetables (onions, peppers, etc.)
• Tomato sauce or salsa

Instructions:

1. Brown ground turkey in a skillet.
2. Add taco seasoning and vegetables.
3. Cook until vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in tomato sauce or salsa.

Creative Twists on Ground Turkey

Paleo Greek Stuffed Zucchini Boats

This recipe is perfect for those who crave Greek food. These turkey-and-tomato stuffed zucchini boats are a perfect meal for any skill level.

Ingredients:

• Ground turkey
• Zucchini
• Tomato sauce
• Greek herbs and spices

Instructions:

1. Halve zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the insides.
2. Brown ground turkey and mix with tomato sauce and Greek seasonings.
3. Fill zucchini boats with the turkey mixture.
4. Bake until zucchini is tender.

Ground Turkey and Avocado Taquitos

These taquitos are an easy and healthy alternative. Made with ground turkey, shredded zucchini, and avocado.

Ingredients:

• Ground turkey
• Grain-free tortillas
• Shredded zucchini
• Avocados
• Lime juice
• Cilantro
• Garlic powder
• Salt and pepper
• Avocado oil spray
• Red onion

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make the avocado mixture by mashing the avocado and combining it with the lime juice, and seasonings. Set aside.
3. Prepare the skillet by heating the avocado oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 3-4 minutes or until the onion is slightly translucent.
4. Add the ground turkey and zucchini to the skillet, and season. Crumble the turkey until fully cooked. Set aside.
5. Heat the tortillas for about 5-10 seconds to make them more pliable. Spoon 1 large spoonful of the avocado mixture, and about 2 spoonfuls of the turkey mixture. Roll into a tight taquito and transfer to the baking sheet. Repeat with all of the tortillas.
6. Spray with avocado oil spray.
7. Bake.

Cauliflower Crust Pizza With Vegan Cashew Pesto, Turkey, and Veggies

This Paleo thin-crust pizza is a great meal option.

Ingredients:

• Cauliflower pizza crust
• Vegan cashew pesto
• Ground turkey
• Assorted vegetables

Instructions:

1. Prepare cauliflower pizza crust.
2. Spread with vegan cashew pesto.
3. Top with ground turkey and vegetables.
4. Bake until crust is crispy and toppings are cooked.

Read also: Paleo Mayonnaise Recipe

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