Turkey mince recipes
Turkey mince is a midweek hero. A leaner alternative to beef mince, it’s quick to cook and makes a great addition to weeknight mainstays like bolognese, chilli, meatballs and stir fries.
Our favourite turkey mince recipes include epic turkey smash burgers (a Friday night favourite). We’ve got juicy turkey kofta – delicious with a salad or as part of a mezze spread. Plus a crowd-pleasing turkey bolognese bake and a colourful turkey and lemongrass noodle salad bursting with fresh, zesty flavours.
Which dish will you make first?

Showing 1-15 of 15 recipes
Sausage rolls
Turkey and cranberry sausage rolls
These turkey and cranberry sausage rolls are perfect for preparing ahead and keeping in the freezer for those last-minute festive occasions.
Burgers
Turkey mince smash burgers
These turkey smash burgers are every bit as delicious as their beefy counterparts. Serve in sesame brioche buns with a side of fries.
Dinner ideas for two
Lemongrass turkey mince noodle salad
A riff on a Vietnamese rice noodle salad, this turkey dish is bursting with fresh flavours from lemongrass, ginger, chilli, mint and lime.
Stir-fries
Speedy chilli turkey stir-fry
A speedy one-pan dish which packs a punch, this chilli turkey stir-fry makes for an easy-to-make midweek dinner which doesn't compromise on flavour.
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Turkey bolognese bake
A bubbling bolognese bake with lean turkey mince and oozing cheese makes a midweek hero of a dish and will become a firm family favourite in no time...
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Italian turkey burgers
Want to up your burger game? Swap your usual beef patty with lean turkey mince and serve with basil pesto and capers for an Italian twist on a classic.
Meatballs
Harissa-spiced meatballs with houmous and pomegranate seeds
We've given turkey meatballs a spicy update with the addition of harissa paste. Sprinkle with pine nuts and pomegranate seeds, if you like.
Noodles
Warm turkey meatball noodle salad
Turkey meatballs served with noodles, greens and a zingy citrus-ginger dressing. A low-calorie recipe, but packed with flavour nonetheless.
Lower-calorie mains
Baked beans with turkey meatballs
Swap spaghetti and meatballs for this healthier combination of turkey meatballs and haricot beans cooked in a rich tomato sauce.
Healthy family meals
Turkey, beetroot and chickpea burgers
The whole family will love this healthy, budget-friendly post-Christmas recipe that uses up leftover turkey and apple sauce in tasty burgers.
Cannelloni
Bacon, turkey and leek cannelloni
Turkey mince pasta recipe is a substantial and satisfying dish. Loads of flavour from the bacon, lemon thyme and spoonful of mustard.
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Turkey koftas
Here's a good way to stretch your turkey mince that little further, in this recipe for turkey koftas.
Burgers
Harissa turkey burgers with a watercress tzatziki
This healthy turkey burger recipe is a lighter alternative to the classic beef version, at only 331 calories per serving.
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Sicilian turkey meatballs and pasta
Sicilian turkey meatballs with spaghetti makes for a cheap and easy dinner that's a change from the usual spaghetti with red sauce.
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