BOURBON AND CIDER-GLAZED MEATBALLS

MEATBALLS: (Makes 18)
1 lb ground turkey
1/2T fresh sage, chopped
1/2T fresh rosemary, chopped
1/2t garlic powder
1/4t salt
1/8t black pepper
1/2T dried onion flakes
1 egg

GLAZE:
1 1/2c apple cider
1/4 c bourbon
3″ sprig rosemary

Brown meatballs in a pan with oil to brown outside. Pour glaze over and heat until ready to serve.

Mexican Skillet (News&Record)

1 lb ground turkey
1t oil
1 onion, chopped
2t cumin
1 can enchilada sauce
1 can corn, drained
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1c cooked pasta or rice
Garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, chips, or cilantro

Cook turkey, onion, and cumin in oil over med high heat until it is no longer pink.  Add enchilada sauce, corn, tomatoes, beans, and rice/pasta.  Simmer until heated through.  Garnish as desired and serve.

325 calories per serving 

Turkey Burgers (Food Network)

When you're craving a burger, this recipe really hits the spot. I love the way all the flavors, condiments, and cheeses are incorporated right in, no need for messy toppings. All you need is some buns or sandwich thins and you're ready to eat!

1 lb lean ground turkey
1/2 c roasted red peppers, chopped
1T sun dried tomatoes
1pkg onion soup mix
1/2 c mozzarella or italian blend cheese, shredded

Form into 4 patties and grill or pan sear.  Can also be made into meatloaf.

SOUTHWESTERN SHEPHERD'S PIE (Parade)

2T olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1T garlic
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1T tomato paste
1t chili powder
1T cumin
(Optional: 1pkg reduced-sodium taco seasoning)

salt and pepper
2c. tomatoes, chopped
1/2 c. corn, cooked
1/2c. black beans
1/4c. cilantro, chopped
1 1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and chunks
2T butter
1/2 c. milk

Preheat oven to 400*  Place sweet potatoes in saucepan with water to cover.  Boil , reduce heat, and simmer for 30min. Heat oil in large pot and saute onion, green pepper, and garlic for 10 min.  Raise heat to med-high and brown meat.  Add tomato paste and seasonings.  Cook for 2min.  Add tomatoes and simmer 15 min to reduce.  Add corn, beans, and cilantro.  Spoon into a 9x9 baking dish.   Drain.  Mash with butter and milk.  Spread over meat mixture.  Bake for 30min.

ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS (Butterball)

2 T oil, sesame or other
16oz ground turkey
1 t garlic, minced
1t ginger, minced
1/2 c. red pepper, chopped
1/3 c. peanut sauce or sweet & sour sauce
12 lettuce leaves
1 c. cucumber, thinly sliced
1/4 c. green onion, thinly sliced
2 carrots, julienne strips
2T cilantro, basil, OR mint (optional)

Heat oil over med heat with ginger and garlic for 1 min. Add turkey, stir, and cook 5-7 min until crumbly. Drain. Stir in red pepper and sauce, simmer 5 min. Fill each lettuce wrap and add cucumber, onion, carrots, and seasoning as desired.

TACO TARTLETS (Pampered Chef)

These are great as appetizers or for a cleaner way for kids to eat tacos.

1lb ground beef or turkey
2T taco seasoning
2T ice water
1c. sour cream
2T taco sauce or salsa
3/4c crushed tortilla chips
1c. shredded cheese

Preheat oven to 425* Brown meat and add taco seasoning and ice water. Press into the bottoms of a mini-muffin or muffin pan. Mix sour cream, sauce, and chips in a bowl. Add a scoop to the top of each tartlet. Sprinkle with cheese and bake 7-8 min for minis, slightly longer for regular size. These can be frozen for later- reheat well. Great as appetizers or a meal. (Less messy 'tacos' for kids.)

TACO PIE

1lb ground beef or turkey
1/2c chopped onion
8oz tomato sauce
1pkg taco seasoning
8oz refrig crescent rolls
2T cornmeal (optional)
1c sour cream
4oz shredded cheddar
diced lettuce and tomatoes for topping

Preheat oven to 400* Brown meat with onion. Stir in tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Separate crescent rolls and press into a pie plate. Sprinkle with cornmeal. Bake for 5min. Remove from oven and spoon in meat. Top with sour cream and cheese. Bake 15-20 min. Top with lettuce and tomatoes before serving.

MEATLOAF

½ c golden mushroom soup
1 ½ lb ground beef or turkey
½ c dry bread crumbs
1 onion, chopped
1 T Worcestershire sauce
1 egg beaten
½ t pepper

Preheat oven to 350* Mix soup, beef, bread crumbs, onion, Worcestershire, egg, and pepper. Put into loaf pan and bake one hour. Pour off drippings.

GINGER TERIYAKI MEATBALLS (Let's Dish)

1lb ground turkey
¾ c. oats
2 T minced onion powder
2T ginger
1t. worcestershire sauce
1T garlic
1 egg
1 t. milk
¼ c. teriyaki glaze (extra for dipping)

Preheat oven to 400* Combine all ingredients in a bowl and shape into meatballs. Bake for 20 min.