Ground Turkey Crock Pot Recipes

Mak Erot

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Apr 01, 2025

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Ground Turkey Crock-Pot Recipes: Easy and Delicious Meals

Are you looking for easy and delicious ways to use ground turkey? A slow cooker is the perfect appliance for creating flavorful and tender ground turkey dishes with minimal effort. These recipes are perfect for busy weeknights and require little to no prep time. Let's dive into some amazing ground turkey crock-pot recipes!

Taco Turkey Chili

This hearty and flavorful chili is perfect for a chilly evening. The slow cooking process tenderizes the ground turkey and allows the spices to meld beautifully.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro

Instructions:

1. Brown the ground turkey in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Transfer the browned ground turkey to your slow cooker.
3. Add the onion and garlic to the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours, or until the turkey is cooked through and the flavors have melded.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper.
5. Continue cooking on low for another 2-3 hours, or until the chili has thickened.
6. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Creamy Tomato Ground Turkey Pasta

This comfort food classic gets a healthy upgrade with ground turkey and a rich, creamy tomato sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound pasta (your choice)

Instructions:

1. Brown the ground turkey in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Transfer the browned ground turkey to your slow cooker.
3. Add the onion and garlic to the slow cooker and cook on low for 1 hour.
4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
5. Cook on low for another 2-3 hours, or until the sauce has thickened.
6. Cook your pasta according to package directions.
7. Serve the sauce over the cooked pasta.

Ground Turkey and Vegetable Stew

This versatile and nutritious stew is perfect for using up leftover vegetables. Feel free to customize it with your favorite vegetables!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup chopped potatoes (optional)
• 1 cup chopped green beans (optional)

Instructions:

1. Brown the ground turkey in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Transfer the browned ground turkey to your slow cooker.
3. Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the slow cooker and cook on low for 1 hour.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
5. Add potatoes and green beans (if using).
6. Cook on low for another 3-4 hours, or until the vegetables are tender.

These are just a few ideas to get you started. Experiment with different spices and vegetables to create your own unique ground turkey crock-pot recipes! Remember to always cook ground turkey to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Enjoy!