25 Instant Pot Ground Turkey Recipes Of 2025

Ground turkey (or any minced meat, really) is one of those staples most of us always have on hand. Instant Pot Ground Turkey Recipes are affordable, easy to freeze, and a lifesaver when you need a quick protein-packed meal.

That’s where this collection comes in! These healthy, lean protein recipes are perfect for simple weeknight dinners, meal prepping lunches, and keeping the whole family happy and satisfied.

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• Best Instant Pot Ground Turkey Recipes
• 1. Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs & Gravy
• 2. One-Pot Spaghetti With Meat Sauce
• 3. Instant Pot Turkey & Pumpkin White Chili 
• 4. Ground Turkey Meatloaf
• 5. Instant Pot Ground Turkey Chili
• 6. Turkey Meatballs With Japanese Gravy 
• 7. Turkey Taco Pasta
• 8. Turkey Stuffed Peppers
• 9. Turkey & Vegetable Lasagna Soup
• 10. Ground Turkey Burrito Bowls
• 11. Instant Pot Ground Turkey & Potato Stew
• 12. Turkey Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
• 13. Turkey Meatballs & Spaghetti Squash 
• 14. Italian Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
• 15. Turkey Baked Ziti
• 16. Sausage, Kale & Sweet Potato Soup
• 17. Paleo Pumpkin Turkey Chili Mole
• 18. Instant Pot Sloppy Joes
• 19. Instant Pot Ground Turkey Quinoa Bowls
• 20. Ground Turkey Recipe (Korean-Style)
• 21. Ground Turkey Soup With Kale & Beans
• 22. Instant Pot Ground Turkey Tacos
• 23. Instant Pot Turkey Tortellini
• 24. Creamy Tomato Instant Pot Pasta With Ground Turkey & Spinach
• 25. Instant Pot Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps (From Frozen)
• 25 Instant Pot Ground Turkey Recipes of 2024

Best Instant Pot Ground Turkey Recipes

1. Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs & Gravy

Ground turkey is a healthier alternative to other meats and blends perfectly with different herbs, spices, and seasonings. Made the right way, you will get tender, fluffy meatballs, even though turkey is leaner than say pork or beef. 

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2. One-Pot Spaghetti With Meat Sauce

This recipe keeps it light and healthy with whole grain or gluten-free spaghetti, cooked to perfection under pressure. Instead of beef, this recipe incorporates lean turkey into the red sauce for a hearty and full meal. Serve this easy one-pot meal with a bit of Parmesan or bread.

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3. Instant Pot Turkey & Pumpkin White Chili 

A white chili implies the use of white beans and white meat. This recipe does just that. Cooked in a pumpkin sauce and served atop white rice, it's a comforting twist on a classic recipe. Garnish with green onion, jalapeno, lime, and cilantro to deepen the flavor twist. This recipe makes a healthy complete meal to pack for lunch - perhaps just add some greens.

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4. Ground Turkey Meatloaf

Meatloaf is great when made in the Instant Pot. The steaming process makes sure it's cooked all the way through, and you can really seal that flavor in by finishing it off in the oven while avoiding overcooking and drying out.

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5. Instant Pot Ground Turkey Chili

Chili is a craving you just can't kick when it comes on. Indulge in this healthy turkey chili made in the Instant Pot with veggies, black beans, green chiles, and spices that will infuse every last bite of the dish with an unbeatable smoky and spicy flavor. Top with cooling cheese and/or sour cream for the best results.

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6. Turkey Meatballs With Japanese Gravy 

Let's kick things off with a meatball recipe. Meatballs are amazing in the Instant Pot because you can cook them from scratch in there, or cook a batch from frozen in the sauce for a meal later down the line. These lean meatballs are packed with red chili and cilantro, and chilled in a teriyaki-inspired Japanese broth.

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7. Turkey Taco Pasta

This isn't your average bowl of pasta! If you're feeling like something fun and festive, this colorful meal is the one for you. The kids will also adore this one. This one-pot affair is packed with turkey, sweet onion, corn, tomatoes, and cheddar. It's everything you love about tacos mixed into a bowl of noodles... what's not to love?

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8. Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Everyone loves cutting into one of these, and it's so easy to prep these for cooking ahead of time too. These bell peppers are filled with lean ground turkey, brown rice, seasoned bread crumbs, and cheese for a light, protein-rich, filling meal.

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9. Turkey & Vegetable Lasagna Soup

Can't decide between lasagna and soup? Fortunately, you just don't have to. Gluten-free noodles, meat, vitamin-rich spinach, bell peppers, zucchini, and cheese bring balance to this meal with a super healthy lineup. This comfort food recipe will help you unwind for a hearty meal without sacrificing nutrition.

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10. Ground Turkey Burrito Bowls

This dish comes together with a protein-heavy blend of turkey mixed with taco spice, corn, beans, salsa, and rice which you can cook ALL at once. These bowls are perfect for packing throughout the week, and they'll fill you up with tons of fiber, veggies, healthy fats, and more.

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11. Instant Pot Ground Turkey & Potato Stew

This is one of those recipes that you will make and think how can something so simple taste so good. There are no robust or pungent flavors and the ingredients are pretty simple, but this country-style, rustic Instant Pot ground turkey stew is tasty and comforting.

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12. Turkey Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Stuffed cabbage is a humble meal, but no doubt it takes a while to cook. It's a popular slow cooker meal, but some of us need dinner... and not in 1-8 hours! This recipe will have your meal on the table in around 20 minutes with a hearty filling of ground turkey, juicy ground chicken, and rice.

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13. Turkey Meatballs & Spaghetti Squash 

When that spaghetti and meatballs craving hits, this is the way to go—It cures the craving while using healthier ingredients that keep you feeling light and energized. And honestly, who doesn’t love a good upgrade now and then?

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14. Italian Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are an awesome vessel for transferring tasty dishes into your mouth. This grain-free alternative to a starchy base like rice, pasta, or white potatoes is a great boost of nutrition offering up essential vitamins and minerals alongside filling fiber and protein.

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15. Turkey Baked Ziti

Make your all-time favorite Italian pasta dish at home in a single step! That means this recipe is a one-pot meal so you can spend less time savoring the cheesy, tomato-y, meaty goodness and less time thinking about the pile of dishes that need to be washed.

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16. Sausage, Kale & Sweet Potato Soup

This soup is a perfect winter warmer boasting nutrient-dense kale for some leafy green action, immune-boosting sweet potato, and turkey sausage. You can up the heartiness by going 50/50 with pork and turkey, adding some more fat to the mix (and subsequently, flavor). Any which way you spin it, this soup is a hug in a bowl.

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17. Paleo Pumpkin Turkey Chili Mole

This turkey chili is meaty without the legumes making it paleo-friendly and low-carb. If you like a little chocolate in your sauce, mole is the right choice for you. This beautiful meal will warm you up and soothe your soul.

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18. Instant Pot Sloppy Joes

This classic is made healthier by swapping in ground turkey for beef. Add a healthy side pairing with a side salad, roasted veggies, or a small cup of fruit.

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19. Instant Pot Ground Turkey Quinoa Bowls

Made with quinoa, ground meat, and veggies coated in a delicious flavored sauce inspired by Chinese takeout but healthy! It’s a bowl loaded with beautiful colors, flavors, and textures. It’s easy to make, simple, hearty, and perfect for meal prep or having easy access to healthy leftovers!

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20. Ground Turkey Recipe (Korean-Style)

In this recipe with ground turkey, you will find a sauce that is spicy, sweet, sour, and a little salty, perfect to serve with plain white or brown rice and vegetables, such as broccoli, spinach, and carrots. Final touches come from the sesame seeds, with their toast and nutty accents, and from the freshness of chopped chives, both adding deep Asian-inspired flavor and aroma to your meal.

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21. Ground Turkey Soup With Kale & Beans

The right mix of everything you need. Eat it for lunch or dinner – it’s light, easy to make, and not too heavy.

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22. Instant Pot Ground Turkey Tacos

Ground turkey is pressure cooked in chunky salsa to offer up a tender and saucy filling. They’re so flavorful, that toppings can be kept minimal! Just a smear of sour cream or Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of shredded cheese, crisp lettuce, and tomatoes do the trick. You can kick things up with sliced jalapeño or make things extra gooey with a drizzle of queso.

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23. Instant Pot Turkey Tortellini

This easy instant pot turkey tortellini is packed with protein, spinach, and cheese tortellini. It's simple to make for the whole family. It is also macro-friendly.

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24. Creamy Tomato Instant Pot Pasta With Ground Turkey & Spinach

This Creamy Tomato Instant Pot Pasta is packed with flavor. We get the tanginess of tomatoes, the richness of cream cheese, and the heartiness of ground turkey all mixed together with a healthy dose of greens.

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25. Instant Pot Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps (From Frozen)

Other ground turkey recipes can result in tough, chewy meat. But, instead of cooking all the way through, this recipes secfret is cooking the meat *partly* through, and finished by sautéeing in a delicious sweet/savory sauce.

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