6 High-Protein Ground Turkey Recipes (35g+ Per Serving)
Ground turkey (93/7) is one of the best protein-per-dollar plays in the store: ~22g protein per quarter pound with a fraction of the saturated fat of beef. Every recipe on this page clears 35g protein per serving with the full macro breakdown shown — and if you're tracking, the signup version rebuilds any recipe to hit your exact remaining macros for the day.
The short answer
Ground turkey taco bowls take about 25 minutes and serve 4 at high protein. Brown 1.5 lbs of 93/7 ground turkey over medium-high for 7–8 minutes, stir in 2 tbsp taco seasoning and 1/2 cup salsa and simmer 3 minutes, then build bowls with rice, black beans and corn. Topping with 2% Greek yogurt instead of sour cream adds about 5g of protein and cuts 4g of fat per serving.
Turkey Taco Bowls
Serves 4 · 25 min total · 41g protein / 42g carbs / 12g fat / 438 cal per serving
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground turkey (93/7)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning; 1/2 cup salsa
- 2 cups cooked rice; 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup corn; 1/2 cup 2% Greek yogurt (sour cream swap)
- Shredded lettuce, lime, cilantro
Instructions
- Brown turkey over medium-high, 7–8 min, breaking up.
- Stir in taco seasoning and salsa; simmer 3 min.
- Build bowls: rice, beans, corn, turkey.
- Top with Greek yogurt, lettuce, lime, cilantro.
Macro note: Greek yogurt for sour cream adds 5g protein and cuts 4g fat per serving.
Frequently asked questions
99/1 vs 93/7 ground turkey?
99/1 maximizes protein-to-calorie ratio but dries out fast — add broth or salsa when cooking. 93/7 is more forgiving for most recipes.
How accurate are the macro counts?
Calculated per-ingredient from USDA data; the app recalculates when you substitute or scale.
Best recipes here for weekly meal prep?
2, 4, and 6 hold 4+ days refrigerated and reheat without texture loss.