What to Make with Ground Beef, Turkey, or Chicken (35 Easy Healthy Recipes)

Not sure what to make with ground beef, turkey, or chicken? Try these 35 easy healthy recipes to help you make quick weeknight dinners, skillet meals, casseroles, and more!

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If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen staring at a package of ground beef, turkey, or chicken wondering what to make for dinner, you are definitely not alone. Ground meat is one of the easiest and most versatile ingredients to cook with, but it can be hard to come up with fresh ideas that are both healthy and actually taste good.

That’s why I’ve rounded up my favorite easy healthy recipes with ground beef, turkey, and chicken! Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, meal prep, and simple family meals. From one-pan skillets and flavorful bowls to lighter comfort food classics, these recipes will help you turn ground meat into something delicious every single time.

Easy Skillet Recipes

These quick and easy skillet recipes make healthy dinners so easy. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or when you just don’t feel like spending hours in the kitchen.

Healthy Mongolian Ground Beef Skillet

Chicken Egg Roll in a Bowl

Healthy Ground Beef Stroganoff

Asian Ground Turkey and Green Bean Stir Fry

Cheesy Sausage Bean Dip

Healthy Casseroles

Casseroles are a great way to use up ground meat for an easy, comforting meal on busy weeknights. These are the kind of dinners you can prep ahead and enjoy all week!

Healthy Baked Ziti

Cheesy Meatball Casserole

Healthy Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

Easy Beef Stroganoff Casserole

Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole

Easy Sausage Egg Casserole

Healthy Breakfast Enchiladas

Baked Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Meatball Recipes

These recipes are easy, flavorful and perfect for weeknight dinners served over rice and your favorite veggies. Great for meal prep, freezer-friendly, and always a favorite.

Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs

Honey Sriracha Glazed Meatballs

Asian Glazed Turkey Meatballs

Baked Chicken Pesto Meatballs

Easy Turkey Meatballs

Cheesy Keto Meatball Casserole

Easy Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs

Cozy Soups and Chili

Cozy, healthy soups and chili that are perfect for those chilly nights or when you don’t know what to make for dinner. Easy to make, full of flavor, and makes the best leftovers!

Stuffed Pepper Soup

Creamy Tortellini Soup

The BEST Healthy Turkey Chili

One Pot Spicy Sausage Soup

Sausage and Spinach Tortellini Soup

More Healthy Dinners

Here are even more easy dinners using ground meat that the whole family will love! Everything from wraps and salads to meatloaf and turkey burgers.

Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Healthy Taco Salad

Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

Hawaiian Turkey Burgers

Healthy Turkey Meatloaf

Loaded Bell Pepper Nachos

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chicken Bites

Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers

Simple Bolognese Sauce

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