Ground Turkey Stroganoff

Ground Turkey Stroganoff

An easy to make, flavorful Turkey Stroganoff that comes together in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal back-to-school and weeknight meal.

If you love stroganoff, you are going to love this Turkey Stroganoff. It is flavorful, simple, and perfect for busy nights.

Serve with Garlic Bread Twists  and Summer Fruit Salad for a complete meal.

It is back to school time. This means shopping for new clothes that fit and don’t have stains, school supplies like fresh empty notebooks, and sharp pointy pencils, checking class lists and comparing with your friends. Oh yeah, and lots and lots of running errands, busy days, and hectic schedules. Basically back to school is chaos.

And adding dinner into that chaos is just one more stress. The fact is, I would rather spend quality time with my family than spend hours in the kitchen, which is why I love, love, love this easy Ground Turkey Stroganoff. It takes less than 30 minutes to put together, and has tons of awesome flavor. It is a simple, easy meal that the whole family will love, and that fits even the busiest of schedules.

Why We Love Ground Turkey Stroganoff

• Healthier Option: Ground turkey is leaner than beef, making this dish lower in fat and calories.
• Rich Flavor: Ground turkey absorbs flavors well, enhancing the savory taste of stroganoff.
• Quick and Easy: It’s a fast-cooking dish, perfect for busy weeknights.
• Versatile: You can customize it with various herbs, spices, and vegetables.
• Family-Friendly: Kids often love the creamy sauce and comforting noodles.
• Budget-Friendly: Ground turkey is typically more affordable than beef.
• Leftovers Are Great: It reheats well, making it ideal for meal prepping.
• Balanced Meal: Combines protein from turkey with carbs from noodles and a creamy sauce.
• Comfort Food with a Twist: Offers a comforting, classic dish with a healthier twist.

My kids love stroganoff, and I love using turkey in it, as it is a lean, and tasty substitution for something like beef.

Let’s talk turkey for a minute…why is it only used for Thanksgiving? I am the first one to tell you I make amazing Thanksgiving Turkey, and have perfected Dry Brine Turkey, Roast Turkey Breast, and more. But I rarely use ground turkey, and I can’t help but ask myself why.

It rocks. It is inexpensive, tasty, flavorful, etc. I love cooking with it.

For this recipe I used Honeysuckle White Italian Ground Turkey, rather than a whole turkey or turkey breast. But no matter the type, Honeysuckle White is a great option because their turkeys products, from ground turkey to tenderloins and burgers, are raised without growth-promoting antibiotics. I just removed it from the casing and used a Meat Chopper to get perfect crumbles.

But if you can find ground turkey that isn’t in sausage form, that works well too.

Besides the great flavor, one reason I love Honeysuckle White is they are committed to quality products, without a high price tag. Since I have a large family, I really appreciate that they work with more than 700 independent farmers to get their turkey, and keep it growth-promoting antibiotic free, so I can get premium meat without a premium price tag.

And that is what I used for this tasty meal. However it is a turkey sausage, so if you opt to use ground turkey instead, you will need to make a few slight adjustments.

Replacing turkey sausage with ground turkey in recipes can be quite straightforward. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Seasoning: Turkey sausage is typically seasoned with spices and herbs. To replicate the flavor, season the ground turkey generously with herbs like sage, thyme, rosemary, and spices such as paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.
2. Salt: Adjust the salt level to taste, as turkey sausage often contains salt for flavor.
3. Fat Content: Turkey sausage usually has a slightly higher fat content than plain ground turkey. You may want to add a small amount of olive oil or butter when cooking the ground turkey to mimic the richness of sausage.

I hope you love it as much as we did, and that you enjoy back to school without the chaos of trying to figure out what to make for dinner!

Other Great Stroganoff Recipes:

• Chicken Stroganoff
• Low Carb Beef Stroganoff
• Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff (Pressure Cooker)
• Beef Stroganoff with Mushroom Ravioli
• Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff

Ground Turkey Stroganoff

An easy to make, flavorful Turkey Stroganoff that comes together in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal back-to-school and weeknight meal.

3.50 from 2 votes

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30 min meals, not too spicy, turkey stroganoff

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Calories: 1596kcal

Author: Rachael

Ingredients

• 1 lb Honeysuckle White Italian Ground Turkey Sausage or ground turkey
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 1/2 yellow onion chopped (about 3/4 cup)
• 3/4 cup chicken or turkey stock
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup sour cream optional
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 Tbs Onion Soup Mix
• Pepper to taste
• Dry parsley for garnish
• 1-12 ounce package Egg Noodles, cooked according to package directions

Instructions

• Fill a large pot with water and cook egg noodles according to package directions.
• While noodles are cooking, heat a large saute pan and heat the oil
• Finely chop the onion, and cook it in the olive oil until translucent, about 1-2 minutes.
• Add in ground turkey, or turkey sausage, and seasonings, and brown (4-5 minutes)
• Once browned add in chicken or turkey stock, onion soup mix, and cream of mushroom soup.
• Then add in the heavy whipping cream, and milk, and the sour cream (optional).
• Stir well, and let simmer until thickened and noodles are done cooking (2-3 minutes)
• Serve over egg noodles, garnish with parsley.

Notes

If you use ground turkey instead of ground turkey sausage.

Replacing turkey sausage with ground turkey in this recipe is straightforward. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Seasoning: Turkey sausage is typically seasoned with spices and herbs. To replicate the flavor, season the ground turkey generously with herbs like sage, thyme, rosemary, and spices such as paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper to your liking.
2. Salt: Adjust the salt level to taste, as turkey sausage often contains salt for flavor.
3. Fat Content: Turkey sausage usually has a slightly higher fat content than plain ground turkey. You may want to add a small amount of olive oil or butter when cooking the ground turkey to mimic the richness of sausage.

Nutrition

Calories: 1596kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 121g | Fat: 109g | Saturated Fat: 49g | Cholesterol: 490mg | Sodium: 1889mg | Potassium: 2125mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 2775IU | Vitamin C: 5.1mg | Calcium: 389mg | Iron: 4.2mg

Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.

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