Protein Food
Ground Turkey
About This Entry
Ground turkey is minced turkey for chili, meatballs, and burgers — leaner than many ground meats. Herbs, spice, and sauce carry pairing; aromatic whites and soft reds work well.
Beginner Guide
Look for fat percentage on the label — 93/7 is very lean and benefits from added moisture. Cook to well-done for safety.
FAQ
- What is Ground Turkey?
- Look for fat percentage on the label — 93/7 is very lean and benefits from added moisture.
- How should Ground Turkey be cooked for best results?
- Cook to safe internal temperature for poultry; render duck and goose fat slowly. Rest before carving or serving.
At a Glance
Group
Poultry
Classification
Animal Protein Foods
Species
turkey
Scientific name
Meleagris gallopavo
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Ground Turkey
- Classification
- Animal Protein Foods
- Group
- Poultry
- Scientific name
- Meleagris gallopavo
- Species
- turkey
Taxonomy
- Cut type
- ground
- Bone state
- boneless
- Processing state
- ground
- Fat content
- lean
- Primary cooking methods
- pan sear, stew
- Recommended doneness
- well done