6 easy turkey mince recipes to make for dinner tonight

Helen Salter

True to her surname, Helen consumes a salt-drenched diet largely consisting of capers, olives and aioli.

When we picture cooking with turkey, most of us probably imagine a full-on Christmas turkey dinner. But, a packet of turkey mince – lean, versatile and quick to cook – is something of a midweek hero and can be used in a multitude of ways.

From smashing stir-fries to Italian-style burgers and spicy meatballs, these wonderful dinner recipes prove turkey mince is indeed a hero ingredient.

6 easy turkey mince recipes to make for dinner tonight

1. Turkey bolognese bake

Fancy a change to your custom bolognese dinner? We suggest opting for lean turkey mince and layering into a bubbling cheesy bake with potatoes; it’ll soon become a firm family favourite.

2. Harissa-spiced meatballs with houmous and pomegranate seeds

You can’t beat proper homemade meatballs, and we promise they taste just as good with turkey mince as they do with beef. This recipe packs a punch due to the harissa paste and tastes wonderful on a bed of fluffy couscous; take it the extra mile with a scattering of pomegranate seeds for a burst of colour.

3. Speedy chilli turkey stir-fry

If you’ve never tried turkey in a stir-fry, now’s your chance. This one-pan dish is a fail-safe midweek dinner: super quick to make and packed full of fresh veg and plenty of heat.

4. Warm turkey meatball noodle salad

For a slightly lighter dinner, how about giving this wonderful meatball salad recipe a go, made all the better with noodles, greens and a zingy citrus-ginger dressing?

5. Italian turkey burgers

A winning burger recipe to rival all others, this dish uses turkey mince, a generous spread of basil pesto and a sprinkling of capers for an Italian twist. Molto bene!