This Seasoned Ground Turkey is a meal prep staple! It’s quick to make, stores beautifully, and is seasoned to perfection. This turkey is packed with flavor, but versatile enough to be enjoyed in a number of different recipes!
This recipe is one that I use a lot for meal prep and batch cooking because it’s so quick and easy, it stores super well, and it can be used in tons of different recipes—you can use it in pretty much any other recipe that calls for ground turkey.
Use this in enchiladas, stir fries, or pastas, add it to sandwiches, layer it on potatoes…you name it! It is the best way to prep lean protein to be ready to go when you need a meal fast.
Ground turkey is a healthy and versatile alternative to ground beef With its mild flavor, ground turkey takes well to all kinds of seasonings and spice blends Figuring out what to season ground turkey with can seem overwhelming with so many options, but it’s actually quite simple.
Here are 10 delicious seasoning ideas for ground turkey that are sure to make your meals more flavorful and satisfying:
1. Basic Poultry Seasoning
A basic blend of salt pepper, garlic powder onion powder, and paprika brings out the flavor of ground turkey wonderfully. This combination adds savoriness and depth to any ground turkey dish. Use it in meatballs, burgers, tacos, pasta sauce, and more.
2. Italian Herb Seasoning
Italian seasoning, with its blend of basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, and parsley, is a perfect match for ground turkey. It transforms turkey into a tasty meat for Italian dishes like turkey bolognese, lasagna, stuffed shells, and meatballs.
3. Taco Seasoning
For a Mexican flair, use a homemade or store-bought taco seasoning on ground turkey. Spices like chili powder, cumin, and oregano give it amazing taco flavor. Use seasoned turkey in tacos, burrito bowls, nachos, quesadillas, and more.
4. Greek Seasoning
A Greek-inspired blend of oregano, parsley, mint, cinnamon, and lemon elevates ground turkey wonderfully. It’s ideal for dishes like Greek turkey burgers, meatballs, gyros, and stuffed peppers.
5. Jerk Seasoning
For a taste of the Caribbean, use jerk seasoning on ground turkey. Allspice, thyme, garlic, onions, chili pepper, cinnamon, and more give it serious zing. It’s perfect in jerk turkey burgers, stews, and curries.
6. Cajun Seasoning
Cajun seasoning packs some heat into ground turkey with its blend of spices like cayenne, paprika, garlic, and thyme. Use Cajun turkey in jambalaya, gumbo, po’ boys, and more for Louisiana-inspired dishes.
7. Curry Powder
Warming curry powder infuses ground turkey with exotic Indian flavors. Turmeric, coriander, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and chili peppers are commonly found in curry powder blends. Enjoy curried turkey in stews, curries, skewers, and more.
8. Chinese Five Spice
For Chinese cuisine, use Chinese five spice powder to season ground turkey. The blend of cinnamon, clove, fennel, star anise, and Sichuan pepper creates a unique flavor profile. It’s wonderful in turkey stir fries, lettuce wraps, dumplings, etc.
9. Chili Powder
Simple chili powder can transform ground turkey into a mouthwatering meal. The blend of chili peppers, cumin, garlic, and oregano gives fantastic flavor on its own. Use it in turkey chili, tacos, nachos, stuffed peppers, and more.
10. Poultry Rub
For fantastic grilled turkey burgers, make a simple dry rub. Combine brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub it on turkey patties before grilling for maximum flavor. Goes great in sandwiches too!
With so many seasoning options, you can enjoy diverse cuisines and flavors using ground turkey. Spice it up with herbs, spices, salt, pepper, and more to make it even more nutritious and delicious. Don’t be afraid to experiment to find your favorite seasoned ground turkey meals!
Frequency of Entities:
ground turkey: 18
seasoning: 9
spice: 4
herb: 2
salt: 2
pepper: 2
garlic: 2
onion: 2
paprika: 1
oregano: 2
basil: 1
thyme: 2
rosemary: 1
parsley: 1
cinnamon: 2
lemon: 1
mint: 1
curry: 2
turmeric: 1
coriander: 1
cumin: 2
ginger: 1
cardamom: 1
chili: 3
allspice: 1
burgers: 3
meatballs: 2
gyros: 1
stuffed peppers: 2
jambalaya: 1
gumbo: 1
po’ boys: 1
stir fries: 1
lettuce wraps: 1
dumplings: 1
rubs: 1
dishes: 3
meals: 2
flavor: 4
cuisines: 1
nutritious: 1
delicious: 1
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What to Serve with Seasoned Ground Turkey
Since this protein based dinner has both delicious and versatile flavors it will pair well with many of your favorite side dishes.
Choose one or several of these side dishes to create a wholesome, well-rounded dinner. There are both classic options and some healthy options to keep it light.
- Potatoes – You can whip up a batch of savory mashed sweet potatoes or cook up a couple of instant pot baked potatoes. Serve them as a side dish OR load them up with ground turkey and veggies for a lazy-man’s shepherd’s pie.
- Cajun Roasted Veggies – These fresh roasted vegetables are perfect paired with a seasoned ground turkey dinner.
- Garlic Parmesan Broccoli– One of my kid’s favorite veggies
- Roasted Mashed Cauliflower– This is a great pairing to keep it lower carb and veggie packed.
Why I LOVE this recipe!
- Easy – Just 15 minutes of prep needed to whip up a big batch of this ground turkey.
- Versatile – This ground turkey is seasoned using my homemade turkey seasoning, so it’s plenty flavorful, but also versatile enough that it can be incorporated into tons of different recipes.
- Healthy – Ground turkey is packed full of lean protein for a filling and good-for-you meal.
- Perfect for Meal Prep – Make a big batch of ground turkey and store it in the fridge or freezer for easy meal prep.
This seasoned ground turkey recipe is as simple as promised! Just 15 minutes for a family friendly meal.
In this section I am going to go through a few tips and tricks I use for how to make seasoned ground turkey to get the absolute best and most delicious results.
Make sure to scroll to the bottom for the FULL recipe card.
- Ground Turkey – You’ll need 2 pounds of ground turkey for this recipe.
- Onion – Onion creates a delicious flavor base.
- Seasonings – We’re spicing our turkey up with a delicious blend of garlic powder, paprika, thyme leaves, oregano, salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
Make sure to see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full quantities and ingredients list.
If you love this recipe as much as we do and want some quick ways to change it up for variety, these little tips will do the trick!
- Taco Seasoned Ground Turkey– Swap the seasonings listed out for a generous amount of my homemade taco seasoning.
- Italian Seasoned Ground Turkey – Try using my homemade Italian seasoning instead.
- Spicy Seasoned Ground Turkey– Kick the heat up a notch with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or some extra paprika.
How To Cook Ground Turkey
FAQ
How do you add flavor to ground turkey?
When to season ground turkey?
What should you season your turkey with?
Can you pre season ground turkey?
How do you season a ground turkey?
In this post you’ll learn my two favorite ways to season ground turkey using an garlic onion ground turkey seasoning blend, and a ground turkey taco seasoning. Ground turkey isn’t naturally as flavorful as other meats, like ground beef, so you want to make sure to use plenty of seasoning. 2. Cook with a fat
What are the health benefits of ground turkey?
Ground turkey has multiple benefits. It is a good source of minerals, and B vitamins, rich in proteins, low in fat and it is lower in calories than common turkey.
How do you season ground turkey with Italian seasoning?
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add the seasoning blend to your ground turkey mixture and mix well. Cook the ground turkey as desired, using the seasoning blend to add flavor. 2. Italian Seasoning
How do I make ground turkey seasoning?
Paprika or dried oregano Salt & Black Pepper Optional: red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper or a little spice kick Ground Turkey: One pound ground turkey (94% is preferred, but 99% lean works!) Olive oil Chicken broth, chicken stock, or water Kitchen tools needed Here is a simple list of kitchen tools you need to make this ground turkey seasoning.