Ground turkey is one of those items that is always on my grocery list. As soon as I use up whatever is tucked away in my freezer, I restock. As a working parent, I honestly don’t know how I would get a homecooked dinner on the table some nights without the help of this tasty, quick-cooking, lean protein.

My family doesn’t handle monotony well (it might have something to do with my culinary background!) so I’ve learned to get creative with it. It’s amazing how small tweaks like swapping out a spice blend or serving the turkey alongside an interesting grain totally transforms this well-known ingredient.

Not sure how to break out of your turkey burger and meatloaf rut? Here are five, dinner-worthy recipes to get you started.

Ground Turkey Enchilada Stir-Fry with Couscous

This dish breaks all the rules when it comes to enchiladas and yet, every bite will remind you of the cheesy, comfort food classic you crave!

Individual Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

This all-in-one dish comes together in under an hour, making it the perfect go-to on busy weeknights. The recipe calls for one half pound of ground turkey so make a double batch — everyone is guaranteed to want seconds!

Turkey-Spinach Korma

Fresh ginger and aromatic curry powder give ground turkey new life in this quick and healthy recipe. Serve over brown rice and top with bright, herbaceous cilantro for a bowl that rivals dinner from your favorite takeout place!

Ragu-Stuffed Peppers

The quick (but oh-so-savory) ragu in this recipe does double-duty. You can serve it over cooked pasta or use it as a filling for baked, stuffed peppers.

Ohio Turkey Chili

These four, delicious words say it all: cheesy chili over pasta.

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