This One Pan Chicken Meatballs with Orzo recipe is so delicious, and only takes 45 minutes to make! Homemade chicken meatballs are cooked in a creamy Parmesan sauce with Orzo pasta to make a satisfying dish the whole family will love!

Love orzo? See my 10 Best Orzo Recipes here or try this Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup next!

We are meatball obsessed and this easy one pan meal is one of our favorites!

This Chicken Meatballs recipe is cooked in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce with orzo pasta, making it a full meal deal that is ready in record time.

This one pan orzo recipe makes a deliciously comforting meal that’s perfect for lazy weekends or even busy weeknights. It has so much flavor that your guests will love it, too!

Add a salad or some colorful veggies on the side and dinner is done.

If it’s your first time making meatballs, you’ll be surprised how easy it is! Meatballs are a great thing to stash away in the freezer for easy dinner prep and they are so versatile.

For classic Italian meatballs, see this Easy Meatball Recipe, then check out my Sweet and Sour Meatballs, my Swedish Meatballs Recipe, and these Easy Meatballs in Orange Sauce to keep weeknight meals fresh and exciting.

For more delicious one pot meals, try my One Pot Teriyaki Chicken & Rice, Orecchiette Pasta with Sausage, and this Sun Dried Tomato and Spinach Orzo recipe!

Ingredients Needed:

Chicken Meatballs

• Chicken: use lean ground chicken for the best flavor. You can also use pork or turkey.
• Breadcrumbs: any brand of breadcrumbs will work, or you can make your own in a food processor. Fine bread crumbs work best.
• Cheese: use freshly grated Parmesan cheese if you can — it has the best flavor!
• Milk: any kind of milk will do here to help bind the meatball ingredients together (you can even sub water in a pinch!).
• Egg: to bind the meatballs.
• Seasoning: use a combination of fresh parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, fresh garlic, onion powder, and black pepper to give the chicken mixture loads of flavor.

Garlic Parmesan Orzo

• Seasoning: use freshly minced garlic, salt, and pepper for this orzo recipe.
• Broth: I use a low-sodium chicken broth to better control the saltiness of this dish.
• Orzo: use dry, uncooked orzo pasta. You will find it in the pasta aisle of your local grocery store.
• Cream: you can use any kind of cream to make this creamy orzo, but heavy cream will work best and give the richest sauce.
• Cheese: use Parmesan cheese that you grate yourself for the best flavor.

How to Make One-Pan Chicken Meatballs with Orzo

This recipe takes a bit of prep time but it’s well worth it! Full instructions are included in the recipe card below.

1. Mix meatball ingredients: In a large bowl, combine chicken, bread crumbs, cheese, milk, egg, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic, onion powder, and pepper. Mix well, then let it sit for a bit before using it.
2. Cook meatballs: Roll the meat mixture into 1-1¼” balls, put them into a hot pan with oil, and sear until golden brown.
3. Make sauce and add orzo: Sauté the garlic, add the broth, and deglaze the pan. Bring it to a low boil, then add the orzo, cream, parmesan, salt, and pepper, and stir.
4. Add meatballs: Place the meatballs on top of the sauce, cover, and simmer to cook. Taste and serve.

One Pan Chicken Meatballs with Orzo FAQs

Tips and Notes

• Meatballs. You can use pre-made meatballs here, even pre-cooked frozen meatballs, or leftover meatballs from another meal! Simply add them to the pasta and continue cooking until heated through. 
• Orzo. Any kind of small pasta works here, but you are aiming for the same cook time since the meatballs need to finish cooking through in the time it takes the pasta to cook to al dente. With another type, you may need to add additional broth to cook to al dente. (Got extra orzo? Try my One Pan Tuscan Orzo with Chicken next!)
• Cream. I do not recommend using lighter cream or milk since the extended cooking time can cause it to curdle. High fat dairy works best!
• Broth. You can use chicken stock or vegetable broth for a milder chicken flavor.

One-Pan Chicken Meatballs with Orzo Variations

• Use different type of chicken. You could use any kind of chicken with this recipe. Chicken thighs or diced chicken breast would be great too. Just make sure they’re cooked thoroughly before serving.
• Mix up the meat. Next time, try making these meatballs with ground turkey or use my recipe for Turkey Meatballs for a similar flavor. You can also use ground beef or ground pork for a different flavor. Check out my Easy Meatball Recipe for more tips on making other kinds of meatballs.
• Change the seasoning. I’ve used Italian seasoning in this recipe, but you can use other fresh herbs, dried herbs, or spices to make it your own.
• Add some heat. Turn up the heat with some red pepper flakes or hot sauce added to the chicken meatball mixture.

Serving Suggestions

The great thing about this one-pan meal is that it can be made and served on its own!

To make it a larger meal or to make it go further, you can make some delicious vegetable side dishes to go along with it.

Try it with my Cheesy Baked Asparagus and Honey Glazed Carrots for more comforting flavors.

Try a mixture of my Roasted Carrots, Roasted Vegetables, Air Fryer Green Beans, or Green Beans with Bacon to add nutrients and color to the table!

We always have some bread on the table too, so try my Cheesy Garlic Bread or this classic Garlic Bread recipe to enhance those garlicky flavors.

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One Pan Chicken Meatballs with Orzo

This One Pan Chicken Meatballs with Orzo recipe is so delicious, and only takes 45 minutes to make! With homemade chicken meatballs in a creamy Parmesan sauce, it's cooked with yummy Orzo pasta to make a filling dish the whole family will love!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 586cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

Chicken Meatballs

• 1 pound ground chicken (454 grams)
• ½ cup dry breadcrumbs (55 grams)
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese (35 grams)
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup fresh parsley (finely chopped) optional
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Garlic Parmesan Orzo

• 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
• 2½ cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1½ cups dry orzo pasta (about 278 grams)
• ⅔ cup cream (any kind – heavy cream will give a richer flavor, light cream will be a bit thinner)
• ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Chicken Meatballs

• In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, bread crumbs, cheese, milk, egg, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic, onion powder, and pepper. Mix well but don’t overmix; make sure there are no clumps of bread crumbs in the mixture. Let sit for 10-20 minutes for the bread crumbs to absorb excess moisture.
• Roll into 1-1¼” balls.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of oil and sear the meatballs on all sides until golden brown.
• Remove to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.

Garlic Parmesan Orzo

• Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the broth and scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to deglaze. Bring it to a low boil.
• Add the orzo, cream, parmesan, salt, and pepper, and stir. Place the meatballs on top, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes until the orzo is al dente. It might look liquidy at first, but it will thicken quickly!
• Taste and serve.

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Notes

*We love meatballs, so there’s a good amount of meatballs per serving in this recipe. If you prefer, you could increase the orzo to 2 cups and the broth to 3¼ cups to serve more people.

*Baking meatballs: you can also bake the meatballs and add them to the orzo after they are cooked. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 12 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

Ingredients and Substitutions:

• Meatballs: you can use any kind of meatballs here, even pre-cooked frozen meatballs. Simply add them to the pasta and continue cooking until heated through.
• Orzo: any kind of small pasta works here, but you are aiming for the same cook time since the meatballs need to finish cooking through in the time it takes the pasta to cook to al dente.
• Cream: I do not recommend using lighter cream or milk since the extended cooking time can cause it to curdle.

Storage

• Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Allow it to cool to room temperature before putting it in the fridge.
• Make-Ahead & Freeze: The best way to make this recipe ahead of time is to make the meatballs and freeze them to use later on. Freeze them either before or after searing them. Allow them to cool, then put them on parchment paper on a baking tray in a single layer. Flash freeze them, then store them in Ziploc bags in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 586cal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 1440mg | Potassium: 976mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 605IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 298mg | Iron: 3mg

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These Air Fryer Turkey Burgers are made from scratch with fresh ingredients. Cooked in the air fryer, they are perfectly crisp on the outside while remaining juicy and tender on the inside!

Serve these burgers in your favorite burger buns, and load them with your favorite toppings for an easy meal on busy weeknights that the whole family will love.

Air Fryer Turkey Burgers are so easy to make! They’re made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry (plus the turkey!).

I love using my Air Fryer to make these healthy turkey burgers. I’ve found it’s the best way to get them to be just the right amount of crispy on the outside AND juicy on the inside.

Of course, you can make the patties and cook them on the grill if you’re having a BBQ, or even just finish them off on the grill to give them that smoky flavor. Either way, they are so delicious serve on a Homemade Hamburger Bun.

It’s one of those easy recipes I turn to when I’m too tired to cook a big meal but we’re all super hungry and need food quickly.

They’re a great make-ahead recipe as well because these burgers freeze so well.

Just wrap them individually (or flash freeze), pop them in a Ziploc bag in the freezer, and you can pull out a couple at a time when you need them.

You can even cook them in the air fryer from frozen in a few minutes.

This recipe is quick and easy, and fully customizable to whichever herbs or spices I fancy in the moment too. It’s every busy Mom’s dream recipe, and I know it’ll become a new family favorite!

If you like this juicy burger recipe, you’ll love my Grilled Turkey Burgers, my Chicken Burger recipe, or try my Homemade Hamburger Helper recipe for something a bit different!

Ingredients Needed:

• Ground turkey: I like to use lean ground turkey for these burgers. See my air fryer burgers recipe if you have ground beef, and my chicken burger recipe if you have ground chicken.
• BBQ sauce: use your favorite kind of BBQ Sauce depending on the flavors you want in your burgers. Choose something sweet, smoky, and savory with a bit of kick!
• Red Onion: red onions have a slightly sweet but savory flavor which goes well in burgers.
• Breadcrumbs: use fine breadcrumbs in these patties to bind the mince together.
• Garlic: use garlic powder for a strong garlic flavor.
• Seasoning Salt: I use Lawry’s seasoning salt, it’s a great blend of salt, herbs, and spices that works wonderfully on most meats.
• Pepper: freshly ground black pepper will add a bit of a peppery spice to these burgers.

How to Make Air Fryer Turkey Burgers

These juicy air fryer turkey burgers are quick and easy to make. Full instructions are included in the recipe card below.

1. Make meat mixture: Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl until just combined.
2. Divide meat: Divide the mixture into 4.
3. Make patties: Make the sections of meat mixture into balls, then flatten them onto parchment paper.
4. Cook: Put patties in the air fryer and cook until done. Brush with BBQ sauce and serve.

Air Fryer Turkey Burger FAQs

Tips and Notes

• The patties shrink as they cook. Burger patties shrink as they cook, so you want to make the patties just a bit larger than your buns if you’re wanting them to fill the buns.
• Flavor. Add little bit of Worcestershire sauce or dijon mustard to the mince mixture for an even more flavorful burger,

Air Fryer Turkey Burger Variations

• Mix up the meat. You can use this recipe to make burgers with ground beef (like in my Best Burgers recipe), ground lamb, or a meat-free ground meat alternative if you like.
• BBQ Sauce: Try my Homemade BBQ Sauce, my Easy Homemade Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce, this Easy Homemade Cherry BBQ Sauce, or my tangy Pineapple Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce.
• Spice it up. Add red pepper flakes, chili powder, or finely chopped jalapeno peppers to the mince mix before making patties to give them a spicy kick!
• Seasoning. Mixing up the seasoning with your favorite herbs and spices combinations.
• Onion powder. Add some onion powder into the mixture for a stronger onion flavor, or substitute it for the raw onion in the burger.
• Cheese. Serve topped with a slice of cheese. Use cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, or another of your favorite cheeses.
• BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Turkey Buns. Use this burger mince with my recipe for BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Buns for a turkey variety of these tasty snacks.

Serving Suggestions

Serve these juicy turkey burgers in a Brioche Bun recipe for super soft buns and a richer flavor.

Burgers are delicious when set on a bed of crisp lettuce with sliced tomato, cheese, or any of your other favorite toppings.

To fill out your meal, serve these burgers with classic BBQ side dishes. Try this Easy Potato Salad recipe, these Maple Bacon Baked Beans, alongside my Air Fryer Potato Wedges, or these Air Fryer French Fries too.

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These Air Fryer Turkey Burgers are made from scratch with fresh ingredients. Cooked in the air fryer, they are perfectly crisp on the outside while remaining juicy and tender on the inside!

Course Air fryer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Low Fat

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 200cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• ⅓ cup barbecue sauce
• ¼ cup red onion finely diced
• ¼ cup fine bread crumbs
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon seasoning salt I use Lawry’s
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, barbecue sauce, onion, bread crumbs, garlic, seasoning salt, and pepper until just combined.
• Form the meat mixture into 4 large turkey burger patties (they will shrink as they cook so you want to make them slightly larger than your buns). The easiest way to do this is smooth the burger mixture in the bowl, then use a knife to divide the mixture into 4 even sections (picture above).
• Grease the air fryer basket with non-aerosol non-stick spray and cook burgers for 8-10 minutes, flipping once if desired (I didn’t bother), until a meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees F.
• Brush with additional barbecue sauce and serve as desired.

Notes

Storage

• Store: Store cooked turkey patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Allow them to cool to room temperature before putting them in the fridge. Reheat in the air fryer for a couple of minutes until heated through.
• Freeze: Flash-freeze the burgers on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then store them in a zip-top freezer bag with parchment paper between each one to prevent them from sticking together. You can also cook them in the air fryer from frozen, adding a couple of minutes to the cook time as needed.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 200cal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 644mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg

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This Shepherd’s Pie is a classic cozy comfort food! Juicy ground beef and veggies simmered in a rich tomato sauce, then topped with creamy mashed potatoes.

Shepherd’s Pie is one of those classic comforting meals that you can whip up any time and it just sounds good.

Flavorful ground beef in a rich tomato-y sauce with the perfect blend of veggies all topped off with a layer of buttery, creamy mashed potatoes. I mean, does comfort food get any better than that?

I know we all have our own version of this classic (and yes, we’ll get into the lamb v. beef debate down below!), but this is mine, and I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Looking for more Shepherd’s Pie-inspired recipes? Check out my BBQ Chili Shepherd’s Pie, Creamy Turkey Shepherd’s Pie, or Meat Lover’s Shepherd’s Pie!

Ingredients Needed:

• Oil: use a neutral flavored oil to sauté the veggies and brown the beef.
• Aromatics: we’re creating a flavor base with the classic veggie trio made up of carrots, celery, and onion.
• Seasonings: a simple blend of salt, minced garlic, and black pepper kick the flavor of the ground beef up a notch.
• Ground Beef: use lean ground beef so it isn’t too oily. You can also swap this with ground pork, turkey or chicken.
• Beef Broth and Cornstarch: whisked together to form a slurry which helps absorb moisture and thicken the beef mixture.
• Ketchup and Tomato Paste: adds richness and flavor to the sauce.
• Worcestershire Sauce: provides the tomato sauce with a subtle salty tang.
• Frozen Veggies: we’re adding some extra color and texture with the addition of frozen peas and frozen corn.
• Mashed Potatoes: we’re making a quick homemade mashed potatoes recipe with russet or golden potatoes, milk, butter, dried parsley, salt, and pepper.

How to Make Shepherd’s Pie

This classic comfort food recipe takes just 15 minutes to prep!

1. Sauté the aromatics and beef: In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat, then add in the carrots, celery, and onion. Cook until translucent, then add in garlic, salt, pepper, and beef. Continue cooking until the beef is browned.
2. Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together broth and cornstarch. Add that to the skillet, then mix in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, peas, and corn. Cook until thickened.
3. Make the potatoes: Place potatoes into a pot of cold water, salt well, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until softened, then drain the water. To the potatoes, add milk, butter, and seasonings. Mash until smooth.
4. Assemble the pie: Spread mashed potatoes over the beef mixture, then brush the top with 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Bake until heated through.

Shepherd’s Pie FAQs

Variations

• Use another meat. Ground lamb or ground turkey would also be delicious.
• Try other potatoes. You can put any mashed potatoes you like over your ground beef and veggies. Try Cheesy Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, or Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes.
• Add more veggies. Sauté more veggies with the onion, celery, and carrot or add frozen mixed veggies with the peas and corn. You really can’t go wrong!
• Make it vegetarian. Swap the ground beef out for a meatless variety or add more veggies to bulk it up.
• Make it cheesy. Layer on a handful of shredded cheddar for a gooey, cheesy finish.

Serving Suggestions

This Shepherd’s Pie can totally be a complete meal all on its own, but if you want to bulk it up a bit, feel free to serve it alongside any of your favorite side dishes.

I love a slice of Garlic Bread, a pile of Roasted Green Beans, or Roasted Vegetables.

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Shepherd’s Pie

This Shepherd's Pie is a classic cozy comfort food! Juicy ground beef and veggies simmered in a rich tomato sauce, then topped with creamy mashed potatoes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 418cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 large carrots peeled and diced
• 2 ribs celery finely chopped
• 1 medium onion finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 ½ cup low sodium beef broth
• 1 tablespoon corn starch
• ¼ cup tomato ketchup optional
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen corn

Mashed Potatoes

• 1 ½ lbs russet or golden potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/2" pieces)
• ¼-½ cup milk
• ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• salt and pepper to taste

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet (about 3 quarts or 12" diameter) over medium-high heat. (If you don't have an oven-safe skillet, simply transfer the beef mixture to a baking dish after cooking).
• Add carrots, celery and onion and cook until onion is softened and translucent. Stir in garlic, salt and pepper and cook 1 minute.
• Add beef and cook until completely browned.
• Whisk together broth and corn starch. Add broth and scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pan.
• Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, frozen peas and corn. Cook until slightly thickened.
• Set aside.

Mashed Potatoes

• Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Salt well and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and boil until tender, about 10-12 minutes.
• Drain potatoes. Add ¼ cup milk, ¼ cup butter, parsley and season to taste. Mash until smooth, adding more milk as necessary.

Assembly

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Spread mashed potatoes over beef mixture.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter and brush over the top of the potatoes.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, until light golden brown and heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 418cal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 898mg | Potassium: 1268mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4158IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 4mg

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These Ground Turkey Tacos are made with rich, juicy, flavorful ground turkey in your favorite tortillas. Finish them off with the best taco toppings for a healthy and delicious weeknight meal!

There is probably nothing I love more than an easy dinner. One that is made with ingredients I already have, that takes next to no time to come together, and that the whole family will love.

Well, these Ground Turkey Tacos are one of those dinners!

This recipe takes just 15 minutes (yes, you read that right) and the result is incredibly flavorful and juicy ground turkey you can serve in tortillas with any of your favorite toppings.

This meal is healthy, filling, and a total hit!

Serve it with Homemade Salsa, Instant Pot Jasmine Rice and a glass of Blueberry Lemonade for your next taco Tuesday!

Ingredients Needed:

• Ground Turkey: I use 1 pound of lean ground turkey for this recipe. You can swap it for 1 lb of any ground meat, but then you won’t have turkey tacos 😉
• Onion: our aromatic flavor base for the ground turkey.
• Tomato Paste: mixed into the turkey to add moisture and rich tomato flavor.
• Garlic: fresh, finely minced garlic adds just the flavor these turkey tacos need.
• Brown Sugar: optional, but helps balance out the acidity in the tomato paste.
• Seasonings: we’re using a simple blend of chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, paprika, and black pepper.
• Water: adds moisture and helps distribute the seasonings throughout the ground turkey.
• For Serving: tortillas (corn or flour), shredded cheddar, chopped lettuce, tomato salsa, cilantro, avocado, tomatoes, you name it!

How to Make Ground Turkey Tacos

This 15 minute dinner is loaded with flavor and made with ingredients you probably already have on hand.

1. Brown the turkey: In a large skillet, cook the turkey and onion until browned and softened.
2. Add the aromatics and seasonings: Mix in the tomato paste, garlic, brown sugar, and seasonings. Cook until combined.
3. Mix with water: A little at a time, stir in water until the mixture comes together.
4. Serve: Serve in tortillas with all of the toppings of your choice.

FAQs for Turkey Tacos

Tips and Notes

• Season to taste. You can adjust the amount of whatever seasoning you like to make the ground turkey your own. Start with less and add more to taste!
• Play with texture. We like to add enough water to make the ground turkey a little bit saucy as it mixes with the tomato paste. Feel free to add as much or as little as you like until your desired texture is reached.
• Don’t skip the brown sugar. While the added brown sugar is optional, it really does help to balance out the bitterness of the tomato paste. I recommend adding it.
• Swap the meat. Okay, I know. Then it wouldn’t be Ground Turkey Tacos. BUT this recipe works great with ground beef or ground chicken too!

Serving Suggestions

I love to serve the ground turkey in corn or flour tortillas topped with shredded cheddar cheese, finely chopped lettuce, jarred tomato salsa, and fresh cilantro, avocado, and tomatoes.

Feel free to bulk your meal up with a side of chips and salsa, Mexican rice and beans, or roasted veggies!

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Ground Turkey Tacos

These Ground Turkey Tacos are made with rich, juicy, flavorful ground turkey in your favorite tortillas. Finish them off with the best taco toppings for a healthy and delicious weeknight meal!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 8 tacos

Calories 171cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 1 medium onion (finely diced)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½-1 cup water

For serving

• 8 corn or flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup finely chopped lettuce
• ½ cup jarred tomato salsa
• fresh cilantro, avocado, tomatoes, etc. as desired for serving

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Instructions

• Cook ground turkey and onion in a large skillet over medium heat until browned.
• Stir in tomato paste, garlic, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, paprika and pepper and cook until combined.
• Add a little water at a time, stirring until combined. The combination of the tomato paste and the water will make the taco mixture a little saucy which we love. Add only as much water as you want until your desired consistency is reached.
• Serve with tortillas, lettuce, cheese, salsa, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, and any other toppings you enjoy!

Notes

*Nutrition information includes tortillas, cheese, lettuce and salsa but no other optional toppings.

Substitutions:

• You can swap the turkey in this recipe for ground chicken, pork or beef.
• Feel free to omit or adjust any of the seasonings in this recipe to your tastes — bump up the spice or play around with it if you like! Just keep in mind all changes will affect the flavor in the end.
• Brown sugar: you do not have to use sugar but I highly recommend it as it balances out the bitterness of the tomato paste. You can use another sweetener if you prefer. 

Nutrition

Serving: 76grams | Calories: 171cal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 576mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 594IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2mg

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This Crockpot Meatloaf Recipe is a comfort food classic made easier in the slow cooker. It’s perfectly moist, packed with flavor, and takes a quick 10 minutes to prep!

Love meatloaf? Check out my Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaf and Roasted Potatoes, this juicy Easy Turkey Meatloaf or this Air Fryer Meatloaf!

You know how much I love my crockpot!

I mean, crockpot recipes are just so easy! Throw everything into the crockpot, walk away for a while, and come back to a home cooked meal. They are lifesavers around here on busy days.

Well, this Crockpot Meatloaf Recipe is another insanely easy slow cooker recipe. Just mix everything, form a loaf, and set it in the crockpot to cook.

The great thing about Crockpot Meatloaf is that it really is so hard to mess up. Classic meatloaf has a reputation for being somewhat dry. Well, make it in the crockpot and say goodbye to dry meatloaf. The low, slow cooking method creates the juiciest meatloaf of all time!

It is still loaded with flavor with a sweet and tangy glaze that takes it over the top.

We like to serve it with Cheesy Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes, Mom’s Homemade Buns and Easy Broccoli Salad or Homemade Coleslaw for a comforting meal that is totally make-ahead friendly!

Ingredients Needed:

• Ground Beef and Ground Pork: 85-93% fat is perfect with enough moisture to stay juicy but not too greasy. You can swap some for chicken or turkey if you prefer, and ground Italian sausage would add great flavor as well!
• Parmesan Cheese: adds lots of salty flavor!
• Eggs: binds the meatloaf ingredients together to help hold its shape.
• Seasonings: Italian seasoning, salt, onion powder, black pepper. You can also use finely diced onion in place of the onion powder if you prefer.
• Breadcrumbs: I use seasoned breadcrumbs to add even more flavor. They combine with the milk to act as our glue 😀
• Milk: soaks into the breadcrumbs to give the meatloaf structure and add tons of moisture.
• Meatloaf Glaze: ketchup, brown sugar, ground mustard — perfectly sweet and tangy!

How to Make Crockpot Meatloaf

This Crockpot Meatloaf recipe takes a quick 10 minutes to prepare before cooking!

1. Combine the meatloaf ingredients: In one bowl, stir together ground beef, ground pork, parmesan, eggs, and seasonings. In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Mix the two until just combined — don’t overwork it!
2. Form the loaf: Form a tin foil sling by folding a long piece of tin foil and placing it in the crockpot and spray with cooking spray. Shape the meat into an oval and set it on top of the foil sling.
3. Make the glaze: In a bowl, mix together ketchup, brown sugar, and ground mustard to make your glaze. Spoon ⅓ of the glaze over the meatloaf.
4. Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 5 hours. Check the internal temperature and brush on the remaining glaze before serving.

Crockpot Meatloaf Recipe FAQs

Tips and Notes for Crockpot Meatloaf

• Use lean meat. Since the low and slow cooking method is less likely to dry the meatloaf out, I often use lean ground beef and lean ground pork.
• Don’t over-mix. Overworked meat can become dry and tough. Mix only until just combined!
• Make a sling. Make a foil sling by folding a large piece of tin foil until you have a piece that’s 3 inches wide and long enough to sit on the bottom and reach up the sides of the crockpot. This makes it so much easier to remove the meatloaf from the pot!
• Grease the pot. Before adding the meatloaf to the crockpot, spray both the pot and the foil with nonstick spray to prevent the meatloaf from sticking.
• Check the temp. After 5 hours, check to see if the internal temperature of the meatloaf is 160ºF. If it isn’t, cook for another 30-60 minutes.
• Let it rest. Allow the meatloaf to sit for 10-15 minutes before slicing into it to let the flavor and juices settle back in.

Serving Suggestions

This Crockpot Meatloaf is a classic comfort food meal that’s perfect with pretty much any of your favorite side dishes.

I love Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Homemade Mac and Cheese, Green Beans with Bacon, or Roasted Potatoes and Carrots!

More Crockpot Dinners

Looking for more classic comfort foods made in the crockpot? Here are a few of my favorites!

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Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

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Crockpot Lasagna

Dinner

Crockpot Chicken and Noodles recipe

Dinner

Crockpot Potato Soup

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Crockpot Meatloaf recipe

This Crockpot Meatloaf Recipe is a comfort food classic made easier in the slow cooker. It's perfectly moist, packed with flavor, and takes a quick 10 minutes to prep!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 hours hours

Total Time 5 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 338cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 pound lean ground pork
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder or 1 small finely diced onion
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¾ cup dried seasoned bread crumbs (about 80 grams)
• ½ cup milk
• ⅓ cup ketchup
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground mustard

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Instructions

• In a large bowl combine ground beef, ground pork, Parmesan, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt, onion powder and black pepper.
• In a medium bowl, combine bread crumbs and milk. Add to the meat mixture and mix just until combined.
• Create a foil sling for your meatloaf by folding a large piece of tin foil until you have a piece about 3 inches wide and long enough to sit on the bottom of the crockpot and reach up the sides. Place it in the crockpot. Spray the crockpot and foil with non stick spray.
• Shape your meatloaf mixture into an oval and place on top of the foil sling.
• Stir together the glaze: ketchup, brown sugar, ground mustard. Spoon about ⅓ of the glaze on top of the meatloaf, being careful not to contaminate the batch by touching the uncooked meat and then touching the remaining glaze.
• Put the lid on and cook for 5 hours on low.
• Check the temperature to ensure it has reached a minimum 160 degrees F. If not, continue cooking 30-60 minutes.
• Scrape off any excess fat on the sides of the meatloaf and brush on the remaining glaze. Remove from the slow cooker and let rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Substitutions:

• You can substitute fresh, fine bread crumbs for dried, but you will need only ¼ cup milk for the same amount of crumbs.
• You can swap the ground beef and/or pork for turkey, chicken or Italian sausage.
• You can leave out the Parmesan if you prefer, but it does add a savory, salty flavor that can’t be beat.
• You can swap the onion powder for fresh, finely chopped onion (about ½ cup)
• To bake in the oven: place in a casserole dish and bake for 1 hour-1.5 hours at 375 degrees F. The exact cook time will vary depending on how thick and how wide your meatloaf is.

Nutrition

Calories: 338cal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 693mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 3mg

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This Dorito Taco Salad is the perfect quick and easy, veggie-packed dinner! It’s made with a fresh, crisp romaine, topped with ground beef, black beans, tomato, corn, red pepper, and shredded cheese, then finished off with nacho Doritos and Catalina dressing!

We all love tacos right? I mean, how could you not. There’s something for everyone! Instant Pot Chicken Tacos, Cheeseburger Baked Tacos, Slow Cooker Honey Sriracha Chicken Tacos, Classic Weeknight Tacos…okay, you get it.

Well, as much as I love tacos, I also love a good taco salad!

And you know what makes taco salad even better? Doritos! Seriously.

This Dorito Taco Salad takes a classic taco salad recipe up a notch with Nacho Cheese Doritos (or another flavor!) It’s made with fresh lettuce, chopped pepper and tomato, ground beef, black beans, shredded cheddar, and more!

This easy taco salad recipe makes the perfect healthy comfort food dinner! For Taco tuesday or any day of the week

Ingredients Needed:

• Ground Beef: I use lean ground beef. Be sure to drain the oil after cooking so you don’t end up with greasy taco salad.
• Black Beans: drained and rinsed, no salt added if you can find them. You can also use pinto beans if you prefer.
• Taco Seasoning: you can use a packet of taco seasoning or make your own. Check out the FAQs for easy homemade taco seasoning instructions.
• Tomato: you can use 1 chopped tomato or ½ cup of canned, diced, and drained tomatoes. Juicy tomatoes are the perfect complement to the spice!
• Lettuce: a head of romaine lettuce is the perfect base for this taco salad, but you can also use iceberg lettuce or a mix.
• Corn: I like to use canned and drained sweet corn for a pop of texture and sweetness.
• Cheese: use shredded cheddar cheese or another type of cheese. You can’t go wrong! Mozzarella, monterey jack cheese or something with kick will be fabulous.
• Red Pepper: you can use finely chopped fresh red pepper for more crunch or cook it with the beef to soften it up a bit.
• Catalina Dressing: Catalina dressing is the classic way to top off a taco salad.
• Doritos: I like to use the Nacho Cheese Doritos, but feel free to use another variety.

How to Make Doritos Taco Salad

This Dorito Taco Salad recipes comes together in a total of 25 minutes!

1. Cook the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat to medium-high heat, cook the beef until browned. Drain the grease or use paper towels to mop up the grease right in the pan (be careful, it’s hot!).
2. Add in beans and taco seasoning. Cook and stir until combined.
3. Prep the veggies: Cut the tomato and squeeze out excess liquid, then combine lettuce, tomato, corn, cheese, and pepper in a large bowl.
4. Combine and serve: Top the veggie mixture with the beef/beans, then stir in dressing. Right before you’re ready to serve, top with Doritos!

Dorito Taco Salad FAQs

Tips and Notes

• Drain the canned ingredients. Okay, this one might go without saying, but I’m gonna say it anyway. No one likes a soupy taco salad!
• Serve right away. If it sits too long, the wetter ingredients can make both the lettuce and Doritos soggy. I recommend serving the salad right away for all that delicious texture contrast.
• To prep slightly ahead of time, combine everything except the dressing and Doritos. Let everyone add those themselves when they’re ready to eat!

Taco Salad Variations

• Use other mix-ins. Any of your favorite toppings are fair game! Try olives, sliced jalapeños, sour cream, homemade salsa, guacamole or avocado slices, diced onion, you name it!
• Try another Dorito. I love the classic Nacho Cheese Doritos, but literally any other flavor of Dorito works great. Try Salsa Verde, Spicy Nacho, Cool Ranch, regular tortilla chips, crunchy tortilla strips, you name it!
• Swap the meat. Ground beef is the classic taco meat, but feel free to swap it out for shredded chicken, lean ground turkey, or ground pork.
• Make it vegetarian. Make this into a meatless meal by using a meatless variety of ground beef or just adding more beans!

More Taco-Inspired Recipes to Try

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Taco Pizza

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Taco Lasagna Recipe

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Dorito Taco Salad

This Dorito Taco Salad is the perfect quick and easy, veggie-packed dinner! It's made with a fresh, crisp romaine, topped with ground beef, black beans, tomato, corn, red pepper, and shredded cheese, then finished out with nacho Doritos and Catalina dressing!

Course Main Course, Salad

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 395cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 package taco seasoning (or see simple taco seasoning in post)
• 1 tomato (chopped or ½ cup canned, diced, drained)
• 1 head romaine lettuce (or another variety)
• 1 cup sweet canned corn (drained)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ red pepper* (finely chopped)
• ¾ cup catalina dressing
• 2 cups nacho flavor Doritos (broken – about 80 grams)
• optional: jalapenos, sour cream, cilantro, salsa, red onion, green onions, lime wedges, pico de gallo, black olives, etc, for topping.

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Instructions

• Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain grease if necessary (using paper towels to soak it up works great!) and stir in beans and taco seasoning. Remove from the heat to cool.
• Cut the tomato and squeeze out excess liquid — this keeps the salad from getting soggy.
• In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, tomato, corn, cheese and pepper. Top with cooled ground beef.
• Stir in dressing and top with Doritos or, if making ahead, leave dressing and Doritos off and allow everyone to add their own before eating.

Notes

Tips:

• If you prefer your pepper softened, you can add it to the ground beef to cook.
• To prep ahead, prepare the taco meat, slice the veggies and shred the cheese. Then have everyone assemble their own so that all the ingredients stay fresh.

 

Substitutions:

• You can swap the ground beef for pork, chicken, turkey, shredded chicken breast, or a meatless variety.
• You can leave out or add more of any of the ingredients and toppings listed above — you do you! I’ve listed more great salad add ins in the recipe ingredients.

 

Storage:

Once the taco salad is fully assembled, I do recommend serving it right away so the lettuce is nice and fresh and the Doritos are nice and crispy.

However, different taco salad components can be prepped ahead of time and stored in the fridge. First, the beef/bean mixture will keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days. You can serve it cold or reheat it with a drizzle of oil in a skillet. This is perfect for meal prep! Second, the tomato and pepper can be chopped and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 395cal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 1114mg | Potassium: 791mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 10224IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 4mg

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The Best Ground Turkey Recipes

From easy family dinners to low carb meal prep, ground turkey is always my lean protein of choice. Name a more versatile and healthy ground meat – I’ll wait!

When it comes to keeping things lean and light, I love including ground turkey in easy dinner recipes in place of beef or even chicken. The flavor just can’t be beat, and turkey is just as hearty and filling! As a result, it’s a great substitute in classic ground beef recipes, such as:

• Burgers
• Tacos
• Lasagnas
• Meat sauces
• Chilis and soups

The list goes on! Below you’ll find a round up of some of my all time favorite ground turkey recipes. They range from light summer meals to cozy soups and turkey chilis prepared in the Instant Pot. One thing is for sure: they’re all undoubtedly delicious!

Is Ground Turkey Healthy?

Ground turkey is not only healthy, it’s one of the most leanest proteins you can find. It suits just about any meat-friendly diet under the sun, from paleo to keto, to calorie conscious and low carb.

• Turkey is low in saturated fats and heart-healthy.
• Pound for pound, calories, fat and cholesterol can be slightly higher in ground turkey than other ground meats (of course, this also depends on the percentage of lean meat).
• Both ground turkey and ground beef are high in vitamins, minerals, and protein. This makes both meats ideal for boosting metabolism and supporting muscle mass.

Ground turkey is perfect for lean and heart healthy recipes. Find your new fave in the list below!

32 Ways to Use Ground Turkey

From tacos to casseroles, to soups and chilis, here are all the many ways you can use protein-packed ground turkey!

Turkey Meatballs

Deliciously tender on the inside and satisfyingly crisp on the outside, my baked turkey meatballs are a must on your ground turkey recipe roster! Plus, they come together in only 30 minutes.

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Turkey Chili Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese? Yes, please. Especially when it’s combined with hearty and healthy turkey chili! This recipe is DELICIOUS and hands-down one of my best flavor-packed weeknight dinner ideas.

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Turkey Stuffed Peppers

For an easy and healthy family-friendly dinner, this recipe for turkey stuffed peppers is bound to be your new go-to! Brown rice, salsa, and cheese turn easy ingredients into a literal fiesta of flavor!

Get the recipe here

Grilled Turkey Burgers

A lighter and leaner spin on homemade burgers, perfect for easy meal prep! Enjoy these filling and savory turkey burgers all summer long, grilled and topped with your favorite burger toppings.

Get the recipe here

Albondigas Soup (Meatball Soup)

An insanely tasty Mexican-style tomato soup recipe loaded with rice, veggies and homemade turkey meatballs! Enjoy a warm bowl of this specially spiced Albondigas soup as a healthy and nourishing meal.

Get the recipe here

Healthier One Pot Skillet Lasagna

30 minutes and a single skillet is all it takes to make this healthier version of homemade lasagna! Using ground turkey in place of ground beef lightens things up, while your favorite veggies pack in all the nutrients.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: On My Kids Plate

One Pot Ground Turkey Spaghetti

A quick and easy one-pot spaghetti recipe the whole family is bound to gobble up, thanks to healthy ground turkey and savory tomato sauce!

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: Fearless Dining

Ground Turkey Chili Shakshuka Skillet

Middle East-meets-West with this easy breakfast shakshuka recipe! Poached eggs set in a skillet of meaty and spicy ground turkey chili is the perfect way to kick off the day.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: My Kitchen Love

Turkey Kofta Recipe

A healthy family dinner awaits with these easy turkey koftas! Lean protein and wholesome ingredients make this juicy and easy kofta recipe simply the best summer dish.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: Delightful E Made

Mini Turkey Meatloaf

This mini Italian meatloaf recipe has everything going for it: healthy ground turkey, a speedy recipe, and the perfect size to bake on the same pan as your favorite vegetable sides!

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: Randa Nutrition

Butternut Squash Chili

Wholesome and savory butternut squash and turkey chili is a comfort food flavor sensation! And also happens to be the ultimate meal prep, packed with protein and fiber.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: Persnickety Plates

Zucchini Taco Boats

Get your daily dose of fiber and flavor with these delicious turkey tacos, in the form of fun zucchini boats. This easy “taco” recipe keeps things low calorie and low carb, without cutting corners on taste!

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: Erhardts Eats

Instant Pot Sloppy Joes with Ground Turkey

A classic Sloppy Joe recipe gets a modern day makeover with lean meat in the Instant Pot. These easy turkey Sloppy Joes are ready in 30 minutes, and are sure to be a new family favorite.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: Budget Bytes

Ground Turkey Stir Fry

You’ll get so much mileage out of this quick turkey and vegetable stir fry that has everything an easy weeknight dinner calls for. Serve up a budget-friendly stir fry all kinds of ways, over rice, noodles and more!

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: Sweet Peas and Saffron

Korean Inspired Ground Turkey Meal Prep

Your weekly meal plan needs this saucy Korean turkey in its life! Prepared with a mouthwatering Asian-inspired sauce, ground turkey keeps this meal prep idea super easy and low in calories.

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Photo Credit: Sweet Peas and Saffron

Instant Pot Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps

May the carbs be low and the vibrations high with this easy make-ahead dinner idea! Enjoy these delicious Instant Pot ground turkey lettuce wraps right away, or freeze and save for later.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: Sweet Peas and Saffron

One Pan Orecchiette with Ground Turkey and Zucchini

A flavor-loaded one pot pasta made with orecchiette, ground turkey, zucchini, lemon, almonds and cheese. Basically, this easy pasta dinner is summer in a skillet and definitely belongs on any “to make” list!

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: Primavera Kitchen

Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet Recipe

Another one pan meal that really can’t be beat in terms of ease and meaty, hearty turkey flavor. A lightened up dinner to serve hot from the pan in 30 minutes or less!

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Photo Credit: Spend With Pennies

Sesame Ground Turkey Bowls (20 Minute Meal)

Asian-inspired flavors of ginger and garlic kick this easy ground turkey recipe into high gear, for a delicious, sweet-savory 20 minute dinner!

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Photo Credit: The Food Charlatan

Weight Loss Soup (Turkey Vegetable Soup)

Keeping things lean and mean? This one’s for you! A healthy soup recipe brimming with fresh vegetables and lean meat in a wonderfully seasoned broth. This weight-loss soup is made to power your health kick!

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: Carlsbad Cravings

Turkey Tacos (15 Minutes, Secret Ingredient!)

15 minutes plus a secret ingredient make this one of the quickest and best taco recipes ever! Healthy and juicy turkey taco meat flavored with delicious spices and seasonings makes this meal super versatile. Tacos, wraps, salads, you name it!

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: Evolving Table

Egg Roll in a Bowl (Keto)

Amazingly tasty and quick to make, these homemade egg rolls in a bowl are also paleo and keto friendly, made with ground turkey. I love this recipe for deconstructed egg rolls filled with healthy ingredients, and I just know you’ll love them too!

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Photo Credit: Budget Bytes

Spinach and Feta Turkey Meatballs

Sauteed spinach brings an extra dose of greens to these easy ground turkey meatballs! With creamy feta for added flavor, this is one healthy meatball recipe you don’t want to miss.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: Salt & Lavender

Easy Ground Turkey Stir Fry

A delicious and easy stir fry loaded with veggies and lean turkey in a sweet and spicy sauce. Toss this stir fry recipe over rice or noodles for an easy weeknight dinner.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: WonkyWonderful

Turkey Spinach Artichoke Wild Rice Casserole

Some of the most amazing flavors and ingredients are all wrapped up in this easy wild rice casserole! Find ground turkey, nutritious spinach, and succulent artichokes galore in this tasty weeknight recipe.

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Photo Credit: Belly Full

Turkey Keema

Indian Keema gets a reboot with this turkey filled version! Topped with yogurt and pine nuts, everyone deserves to experience this aromatic and flavorful Indian-inspired recipe.

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Photo Credit: The Blond Cook

Turkey Cabbage Patch Soup

Made with ground turkey in place of ground beef, this is a lighter and leaner variation of traditional cabbage patch soup. This hearty soup recipe is ready to keep you full and satisfied when cold weather strikes!

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Photo Credit: Mom On Timeout

The Best Turkey Chili

You really can never have too many easy chili recipes in your playbook. This hearty yet healthy turkey chili with beans and tomatoes is just one more to add to the list!

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: Life's Ambrosia

Turkey Sloppy Joes Recipe

Sloppy Joes get a cheesy twist while still keeping your family dinner lean and light. Drizzled with a homemade cheese sauce, turkey Sloppy Joes are an easy kid friendly meal that cooks up like a dream and tastes incredible.

Get the recipe here

Photo Credit: Simple Joy

Turkey Lasagna

A turkey lasagna made from scratch is the ultimate comfort food with a healthy kick. This homemade lasagna recipe is great to make ahead and freeze for weeknights, too.

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Photo Credit: Flavor the Moments

Mexican Turkey Tortilla Casserole

Mexican-inspired flavors and layers of tortilla, ground turkey, and cheese make this memorable casserole a hearty and filling meal.

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Photo Credit: A Cedar Spoon

Instant Pot Turkey Taco Pasta

Is it a turkey taco? Is it turkey pasta? It’s both, and it’s downright delicious. Your Instant Pot takes the wheel with this zesty turkey pasta recipe infused with taco seasoning and filled with fire roasted tomatoes.

Get the recipe here

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This Easy Turkey Meatloaf is a lightened-up version of a classic comfort food! It’s tender, moist, flavorful, and takes just 10 minutes to prep!

I love a good meatloaf recipe! Air Fryer Meatloaf, Instant Pot Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes, Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaf and Roasted Potatoes, and now this Easy Turkey Meatloaf recipe!

While traditional meatloaf is made using ground beef, this Turkey Meatloaf utilizes ground turkey for a healthier, lightened-up option.

Don’t worry, this recipe includes plenty of moisture so the leaner meat still creates a meatloaf that is just as tender, moist, and delicious as classic beef meatloaf.

Serve it with Roasted Red Potatoes, Green Beans with Bacon and Garlic Bread for a total comfort food meal!

Ingredients for turkey meatloaf:

• Oil: used to sauté the onion and seasonings.
• Onion: be sure to finely dice the onion so it incorporates well into the meat mixture.
• Brown Sugar: gives the meatloaf a touch of warm sweetness
• Garlic: freshly minced garlic has the best flavor, but pre-minced will work as well.
• Seasonings: you’ll use a simple blend of Italian seasoning, chili powder, salt, and pepper in this meatloaf.
• Ground Turkey: I like to use lean ground turkey to keep this recipe light.
• Breadcrumbs: soak up the milk to hold in the moisture and to act as a secondary binding agent.
• Eggs: our binding agent that helps hold the meatloaf together.
• Milk: adds so much moisture to the meatloaf and binds with the bread crumbs.
• Worcestershire Sauce: the acidity in Worcestershire sauce helps tenderize the meat.
• Ketchup: gives the meatloaf even more moisture and a sweet, tangy flavor.
• Ketchup, Brown Sugar, and Apple Cider Vinegar: our simple meatloaf glaze to top it off.

How to make Turkey Meatloaf

This delicious meatloaf recipe takes a total of 10 minutes to prep!

1. Sauté the aromatics and seasonings: In a skillet, heat oil then add in onion. Cook until golden-brown. Add in the brown sugar, garlic, Italian seasoning, and chili powder. Cook until fragrant.
2. Combine the meat mixture: In a large bowl, mix together turkey, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, and pepper. Add the onions and mix.
3. Shape the loaves: Take the meat mixture and shape it into two equal loaves. Set the loaves on a lined baking sheet.
4. Add the glaze: In a small bowl, mix together the glaze ingredients. Brush the glaze on top of the loaves.
5. Bake and serve: Bake at 350ºF for 40-50 minutes. Let the meatloaf rest, then slice, serve and enjoy!

Turkey Meatloaf FAQs

Tips, tricks, and notes

• Don’t over-mix. Mix the meat mixture only until just combined. If you over-mix the meat can become dry and tough.
• Make equal sized loaves. Be sure that you divide the meat mixture up into two even amounts so they cook at the same rate.
• Check the temp. To verify that the meatloaf is done, use a meat thermometer. It should be 165ºF.
• Let it rest. Let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before you slice into it so the moisture can redistribute. If you slice into it too soon, that moisture will run out and the loaf will be dry.
• You can make one larger loaf instead of two smaller ones if you want, you will just need to add 15-20 minutes to the cook time.
• Use half beef. If you’re not totally sold by the turkey meatloaf but want a lighter option, try using half ground beef and half turkey.
• Kick the spice up a notch by adding hot sauce or sriracha to the glaze.

Serving suggestions

I love to serve this turkey meatloaf next to one or two delicious side dishes! Here are a few of my favorites:

• Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Roasted Green Beans
• Mac and Cheese
• Dinner Rolls
• Roasted Vegetables

More turkey dinner recipes to try

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Turkey Pot Pie

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Grilled Turkey Burgers

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Honey Garlic Turkey Sloppy Joes

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Turkey Noodle Soup

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Easy Turkey Meatloaf

This Easy Turkey Meatloaf is a lightened-up version of a classic comfort food! It's tender, moist, flavorful, and takes just 10 minutes to prep!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 255cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 small onion (finely diced)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• ½ teapsoon chili powder
• 2 pounds lean ground turkey
• 1 cup fine bread crumbs
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Meatloaf Glaze

• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
• Heat oil in small skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened (for more flavor, cook until golden brown). Add brown sugar, garlic, Italian seasoning and chili powder and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Set aside to cool slightly.
• In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt and pepper. Add the slightly cooled onions and mix to combine (don't overmix).
• Shape into two equal loaves (you can do one but you'll need to add 15-20 minutes to the cook time), roughly 6" by 4".
• Stir together the glaze (ketchup, brown sugar, cider vinegar) and brush on top of the meatloaf.
• Bake for 40-50 minutes, until a meat thermometer reads a minimum of 165 degrees F.
• Let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Tips:

• Don’t over-mix. Mix the meat mixture only until just combined. If you over-mix the meat can become dry and tough.
• Make equal sized loaves. Be sure that you divide the meat mixture up into two even amounts so they cook at the same rate.
• Check the temp. To verify that the meatloaf is done, use a meat thermometer. It should be 165ºF.
• Let it rest. Let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before you slice into it so the moisture can redistribute. If you slice into it too soon, that moisture will run out and the loaf will be dry.

 

Storage:

Leftover baked turkey meatloaf will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 3-4 months. To reheat, thaw in the fridge if frozen then microwave until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 255cal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg

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These baked Turkey Meatballs are tender in the middle and perfectly crispy on the outside. They’re healthy, versatile, loaded with flavor, and come together in just 30 minutes!

These turkey meatballs are a dream come true.

A lightened up, but just as delicious, version of my easy beef meatballs, they are lean and high in protein but still moist, tender, and packed with flavor.

They’re made with ground turkey, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and more, baked until steaming hot, then broiled to get that crispy exterior.

Use them in this spaghetti and meatballs, meatball subs, tossed in Swedish meatball gravy, over these Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes, or as finger food with your favorite dipping sauce!

The possibilities are endless!

Ingredients for turkey meatballs:

• Ground Turkey: you can also use ground chicken or check out my easy beef meatballs instead.
• Breadcrumbs: give the meatballs more structure and absorbs moisture from the turkey and milk so the meatballs are extra tender.
• Parmesan Cheese: cheese is optional but it adds a little extra moisture and delicious salty cheesiness. If pairing with a sauce that doesn’t go well with Parmesan, simply leave it out.
• Milk: soaks into the breadcrumbs to add moisture and bind the mixture together.
• Egg: helps bind all the ingredients together so the meatballs can hold their shape.
• Italian Seasoning, Salt, Minced Garlic, Onion Powder, and Black Pepper: a simple blend of seasonings that gives the meatballs tons of flavor!

How to make turkey meatballs

This baked turkey meatballs recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, from start to finish!

1. Combine the meatball ingredients: In a large bowl, combine turkey, breadcrumbs, cheese, milk, egg, and seasonings. Mix well, but avoid over-mixing, then let the mixture sit for 10-20 minutes.
2. Form the meatballs: Portion the meat mixture into 1-1 1/4″ balls, then place onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
3. Bake: Bake the meatballs at 400ºF for 13-15 minutes, then broil for 2-5 minutes to brown, if desired, before serving!

How do you know when turkey meatballs are done?

The best way to check that your turkey meatballs are done is to check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. It should be 165-170ºF.

You can also cut one meatball in half and touch the very center. If it’s hot, then they’re probably good to go!

Why are my turkey meatballs firm and dry?

If your meatballs came out tough, there may be a couple of reasons why:

• You over-mixed. When you’re mixing all the meatball ingredients, make sure everything is well-incorporated but be careful not to mix too much. If you overwork the meat it may become tough.
• You over-baked. Turkey is a lean meat, so they can go from moist to dry very quickly. Be sure to bake them to 165-170ºF and no more so that they stay tender and moist!

Tips and tricks for turkey meatballs

• Make them uniform. Make sure the meatballs are all similar in size (1-1 1/4″ balls) before you bake them so they cook fully and evenly.
• Broil them. After you bake the meatballs, I highly recommend broiling them for an extra 2-5 minutes. It takes a little bit of extra time, but that crispy exterior will make it so worth it!
• For alternative cooking methods, check out my air fryer meatballs recipe.
• Use another meat. You can easily swap the ground turkey out for ground beef or ground chicken if preferred.

How to serve turkey meatballs

• In another meatball recipe. Use them to make sweet and sour meatballs, slow cooker Swedish meatballs, or meatballs in orange sauce.
• In pasta. Swap them for ground meat in this Baked Spaghetti or cut the meatballs into smaller pieces and add them into baked ziti or rigatoni pasta bake.
• On pizza. Dice them up and swap them for the chicken in my chicken alfredo pizza recipe or for the beef in my grilled cheeseburger pizza recipe.
• In a sandwich. Toast a couple of hoagie rolls, slather on some marinara sauce, top it off with meatballs and provolone cheese, and broil it until the cheese is nice and melty.
• In soup. Swap the Italian seasoning for chili powder and cilantro and serve them in albondigas soup.
• As an appetizer. Skewer the meatballs with toothpicks and serve them as an appetizer next a bowl of marinara sauce for dipping.

How to store

Leftover turkey meatballs will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months.

To reheat, microwave, bake or simmer on the stove in your favorite sauce until heated through.

More meatball recipes

• Sweet and Sour Meatballs
• Pineapple Brown Sugar Meatballs
• Instant Pot Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes
• Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs
• Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs

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Turkey Meatballs

These baked Turkey Meatballs are tender in the middle and perfectly crispy on the outside. They're healthy, versatile, loaded with flavor, and come together in just 30 minutes!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, canadian

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 30 meatballs

Calories 34cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey (454 grams)
• ½ cup dry breadcrumbs (55 grams)
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese (35 grams) optional
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper if desired.
• In a large bowl, combine turkey, bread crumbs, cheese if using, milk, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic, onion powder, pepper and soaked bread crumbs. Mix well but don't overmix — make sure there are no clumps of bread crumbs in the mixture. Let sit for 10-20 minutes for the bread crumbs to absorb excess moisture.
• Roll into 1-1¼" balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 13-15 minutes, until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached. OPTIONAL: to brown the tops, turn the oven to broil for 2-5 minutes.
• Serve.

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Notes

*Nutrition information is per meatball if 30 meatballs are made

Notes:

• Make them uniform. Make sure the meatballs are all similar in size (1-1 1/4″ balls) before you bake them so they cook fully and evenly.
• Broil them. After you bake the meatballs, I highly recommend broiling them for an extra 2-5 minutes. It takes a little bit of extra time, but that crispy exterior will make it so worth it!
• For alternative cooking methods, check out my air fryer meatballs recipe.
• Use another meat. You can easily swap the ground turkey out for ground beef or ground chicken if preferred.

 

Storage:

Leftover turkey meatballs will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months.

To reheat, microwave, bake or simmer on the stove in your favorite sauce until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 24grams | Calories: 34cal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

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This Instant Pot Chili is a hearty meal made in one pot, with lean ground beef, beans, tomatoes and chili spices. An easy make ahead and freezer friendly meal!

See the step by step recipe video down in the recipe card.

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Chili is one of our favorite meals, and we enjoy it in all seasons!

On a burger or a hot dog (in a homemade hot dog bun, of course!), in a bowl with loads of tortilla chips, over a baked potato, or on nachos!

I confess, it took me a while to try making chili in the Instant Pot.

I’d heard too many stories of getting the burn message, because chili is thick and tomato-based — two things that often don’t go well under pressure.

But I’m glad I did, because this Instant Pot Chili is now a family favorite! I love that it cooks quickly and is mostly hands off.

Ingredients and Substitutions:

• Canola oil: Canola oil is our oil of choice! It is made in Canada by Canadian farmers, and provides more good fats than most other popular plant oils. It is a good source of Omega-3 and monounsaturated fatty acids. It’s also inexpensive, neutral-tasting and can handle high cooking temperatures. In our books, it’s a no-brainer!
• Onions: You can use any type of onion for this recipe, but I usually opt for yellow or red. If you don’t have any, a small amount of onion powder (½ teaspoon or so) can be substituted.
• Peppers: Bell peppers add such great flavor and nutrition to this chili, and you can use any color of bell pepper. For extra kick, add in a chopped jalapeno pepper (leave the seeds in for even more spice!).
• Lean Ground Beef: I use lean or extra lean ground beef in this recipe, because that’s usually what we have on hand. I like to brown it with the vegetables (the canola oil the vegetables are cooked in ensures that our lean meat doesn’t stick!) before adding the seasoning and the rest of the ingredients.
• Seasoning: the seasoning in this chili is on the mild side, since we have a range of spice tolerances in this family, and spice is easy to add in to individual bowls with a splash of hot sauce or sriracha. If you want extra spice, you can easily adjust this to your tastes!
• Beef broth: I use low sodium options whenever possible so that I can adjust the salt to our tastes. If you are using regular beef broth, you may want to omit the salt and adjust the seasoning after the cook time.
• Crushed Tomatoes: I’ve made this recipe with diced tomatoes and crushed tomatoes, but I prefer crushed tomatoes as it helps to thicken the chili once it is stirred in. You could substitute for tomato sauce if you don’t have crushed tomatoes on hand.
• Beans: I use a combination of red kidney beans and black beans in this recipe. Any canned beans (not dry) will work, or you can omit them if necessary.

Tips and Tricks for making Instant Pot Chili:

1. Turn your Instant Pot to saute and wait until it says “hot”. Then add your canola oil and let it heat for a minute or two before adding your vegetables.
2. Saute your vegetables for a few minutes until crisp-tender, but they will continue to cook under pressure so they don’t need to be softened completely.
3. Add your ground beef and allow to brown with your vegetables. Again, it doesn’t need to be cooked completely since it will easily cook while under pressure.
4. Stir in dry seasonings before adding liquid: this helps to “wake up” the spices after a long time in the cupboard.
5. Add the broth and beans and stir well, scraping the button to remove any stuck on bits on the bottom of the Instant Pot.
6. Add the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes on top, but do not stir. This will help to prevent a burn message during pressure cooking!
7. After the cook time is up, allow at least 10 minutes for the pressure to release on its own. If you open it too soon, you may end up with your chili splattered all over your kitchen cupboards!

What if I get a burn message on my Instant Pot?

A burn message can be common when cooking chili because of the thickness of the recipe and the acid from the tomatoes.

To prevent a burn message, be sure to scrape the bottom well with a wooden or metal spoon to remove any bits before pressure cooking.

Also make sure you do not stir in the tomato sauce — we want thin liquid on the bottom of the pot.

If you do get a burn message, turn the Instant Pot off and gradually release the pressure.

You can try to scrape the bottom and add a little more liquid, but if there are burnt bits on the bottom you may not want to do that.

The best option might be to pour the chili into a large pot and simmer on the stove for 15-20 minutes.

Optional chili toppings:

Chili toppings are half the fun of making chili! Here are some of our favorites:

• sour cream
• sliced green onions
• tortilla chips or tortilla strips
• crackers
• shredded cheese
• sliced jalapenos
• fresh diced tomatoes
• fresh cilantro

How to freeze leftover chili:

Instant Pot Chili is the perfect recipe to make ahead and freeze for later! Small bags or containers are great for individual servings, topping potatoes or stirring into pasta.

Simply divide chili between freezer-safe containers or freezer bags, seal and freeze up to 3 months.

To serve, let thaw overnight in the refrigerator or, if using a freezer bag, you can place in a small amount of cool water for 30 minutes to thaw.

More Instant Pot recipes you’ll love!

• Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
• Instant Pot Pulled Pork
• Instant Pot Goulash – another ground beef dinner!
• Instant Pot Brown Rice

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Instant Pot Chili

This Instant Pot Chili is a hearty meal made in one pot, with lean ground beef, beans, tomatoes and chili spices. An easy make ahead and freezer friendly meal!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, canadian

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Pressure building and releasing: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 493cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 medium onion (finely diced)
• 1 red pepper (finely chopped)
• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 2 ½ tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 ½ cups low sodium beef broth
• 540 ml canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 540 ml canned red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
• 798 ml canned crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/3 cup ketchup or barbecue sauce

Instructions

• Turn the Instant Pot to saute. When it reads "Hot", add the oil and let heat for 1-2 minutes.
• Add the onion and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes, until slightly softened. Add the ground beef and cook, crumbling, until mostly browned.
• Stir in chili powder, garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt and cook for 1 minute.
• Add beef broth and scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to remove any stuck on bits. Stir in black beans and kidney beans.
• Turn the Instant Pot off. Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste but DO NOT stir.
• Place the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the valve to sealing. Select Manual or Pressure Cook, and set the cook time to high pressure for 10 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure and begin counting down.
• When the cook time is up, turn the Instant Pot off and allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then open the valve to release the remaining pressure.
• Stir the chili well and add ketchup or barbecue sauce (a little acidity at the end of the cook time really bumps up the flavor!). Taste and adjust seasonings to your preferences, adding additional spice if needed.

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Notes

*1 serving is roughly 1 2/3 cups

Nutrition

Calories: 493cal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1558mg | Potassium: 1774mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1861IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 9mg

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