Cheap turkey recipes
Turkey mince and turkey steaks are a lean, low-cost swap for beef and chicken.
Turkey mince works anywhere you'd use beef mince, from chilli and bolognese to burgers and meatballs, and turkey steaks cook in minutes.
42 recipes, cheapest first. Prices are per portion for a family of 4.
- Turkey meatballs with spaghettiItalian · 40 mins£1.04
Turkey chilli macAmerican · 35 mins£1.06
Turkey kofta with tomato riceMediterranean · 40 mins£1.08
Turkey bologneseItalian · 40 mins£1.10
Turkey & apple meatballs with mashBritish & European · 45 mins£1.14- Turkey keema with riceIndian · 30 mins£1.15
- Turkey chilli cheese friesAmerican · 40 mins£1.15
Turkey & sweet potato hash with eggsAmerican · 35 mins£1.15- Turkey seekh-style kebabs with rice & raitaIndian · 35 mins£1.16
Turkey & veg rice noodle stir-fryAsian · 20 mins£1.20- Turkey & bean tostadasMexican & Caribbean · 30 mins£1.22
Turkey pesto pastaItalian · 25 mins£1.23- Turkey burgers & sweet potato wedgesAmerican · 45 mins£1.26
- Lemon & garlic turkey steaks with potatoesMediterranean · 40 mins£1.26
- Turkey kung pao-style stir-fryAsian · 25 mins£1.27
Turkey & chickpea curryIndian · 35 mins£1.30- Turkey meatball subsAmerican · 35 mins£1.30
- Turkey & black bean enchiladasMexican & Caribbean · 45 mins£1.31
- Turkey & rice soupAmerican · 35 mins£1.31
- Turkey & herb meatballs with gravy & mashBritish & European · 50 mins£1.33
Turkey & feta meatballs with Greek salad & riceMediterranean · 40 mins£1.34
Turkey & black bean tacosMexican & Caribbean · 25 mins£1.34
Thai-style turkey & cucumber rice bowlsAsian · 25 mins£1.34
Turkey taco rice bowlsMexican & Caribbean · 30 mins£1.35- Turkey chilliMexican & Caribbean · 45 mins£1.36
- Turkey tikka masalaIndian · 40 mins£1.37
- Turkey & chorizo paella-style riceMediterranean · 40 mins£1.39
Turkey schnitzel with slaw & potatoesBritish & European · 40 mins£1.41- Thai green-style turkey curryAsian · 30 mins£1.45
Jerk turkey with rice & peasMexican & Caribbean · 35 mins£1.45
Creamy turkey, leek & mushroom pasta bakeBritish & European · 45 mins£1.46- Turkey club wrapsAmerican · 25 mins£1.46
Turkey shawarma couscous bowlsMediterranean · 30 mins£1.46- Turkey satay skewers with riceAsian · 35 mins£1.51
- Turkey & mushroom stroganoffBritish & European · 30 mins£1.52
- Turkey & stuffing traybakeBritish & European · 55 mins£1.55
- Turkey & pepper noodle stir-fryAsian · 20 mins£1.56
Turkey, tomato & butter bean stewBritish & European · 40 mins£1.56
Turkey cacciatore with pastaItalian · 40 mins£1.58- Turkey taco-stuffed peppersMexican & Caribbean · 50 mins£1.60
- Turkey & courgette lasagneItalian · 80 mins£1.69
- Turkey fajitasMexican & Caribbean · 25 mins£1.89
Money-saving tips
- Turkey mince is lean, so a splash of stock keeps it moist.
- Season it well: turkey soaks up spices and sauces.
- Always cook turkey through, with no pink meat.
Questions
Which recipe is the cheapest?
Turkey meatballs with spaghetti, at about £1.04 a portion for a family of 4.
How much do these dinners cost?
From about £1.04 to £1.89 a portion, with most around £1.34, based on typical UK budget supermarket prices. What you pay depends on where you shop and the brands you choose.
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