9 Healthy Turkey Mince Recipes for the Whole Family
Turkey recipes that come in at under £1 a head
This is an easy midweek meal that is great for the whole family.
Mince turkey recipes are not only delicious but is also cheap to buy and healthy for the whole family. Did you know that turkey mince islower in fat compared to other meats? Turkey mince, in particular, is a great source of lean protein, which is great for growing bones. It also has vital nutrients such as B vitamins, iron, and zinc, making it a great choice for an evening meal for the whole family.
By using turkey mince, you can cook a meal that is not only cheap but that taste delicious. It cooks really quick and evenly, and means that you can whip up an easy meal in no time at all. you can use turkey mince for everything from shepards pie to a hearty chilli. It even cooks in the slow cooker really easily without needing to be pre-cooked.
It is also a very versatile meat that can be used for a ranged of dishes. The kids love homemade turkey burgers while we like tacos and stir fries. Turkey mince takes on seasoning really well. We do add a little salt and some mixed herbs if we are using if for spagetti bolongise and for tacos or fajatas we add chilli flakes.
If you are looking for midweek meal ideas then these delicious turkey recipes are for you. They are family-friendly and healthy recipes that you can use to keep your food bill down.
You can use leftover mince from your Christmas turkey or buy the turkey mince.
If you are looking for more £1 a head family meals then have a look at:
The Ultimate £1 Per Head Budget Meal Planning List – This is our full list of £1 a head family meals. Use these to fill up your meal plan and start to save money.
101 Aldi Recipes That Will Give You Dinner Ideas For Tonight – These give you a list of all our favourite family meals.
7 Family Meal Plans That Can Help You Save Money – If you need a meal plan that you can copy then use this post here. These are our best meal plans that you can use to save money week to week.
Free money saving printables
If you are looking to save money on your food shop then come join our free Resource Vault. It’s packed full of of free meal plan printables that you can download again and again. It includes shopping lists and budget planners.
Come join our free Resource Vault here
(By joining giving us your email address you are consenting to us emailing you about our other travel, home and lifestyle ideas. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of every email.)
Cook from scratch
It’s not easy to know how to cook from nothing. As a beginner, it can seem quite scary but it really isn’t. Start small like making a simple tomato bolognese sauce using tinned tomatoes, puree, and a little bit of sugar.
You can even use Spicentice. They send out packets of spices with easy to follow instructions so you can make a meal from scratch. They are great to use if you are new to cooking from scratch or if you are looking to get your family eating new budget-friendly meals and have no clue where to start.
We used them for a year and have cooked loads of meals including:
Chicken and Pepper Pasta
This is an easy pasta recipe that is great for lunchboxes or for a quick dinner. You can use any soft cheese and frozen peppers.
Easy Creamy Chicken and Pepper Pasta
Firecracker Chicken
This is one of our favourite recipes! It is slightly spicy but is a great curry for a Friday night when you can’t be bothered to cook. Just throw it all into a pan and leave it to shimmer.
The Best Firecracker Chicken For Just 99p a Head
Katsu Curry
If you are looking for a fakeaway recipe that is also Slimming World friendly and easy to cook then this Katsu chicken curry is for you. You do need to make some breadcrumbs, but once that is done, you can bake the chicken.
The Best Katsu Curry Recipe For Under £1 a Head
Chicken Tikka Masala
The chicken tikka dish is very easy to make and a great takeaway substitute. There is no need to marinate the chicken at all. Just add everything into the pan and let it cook together.
Chicken Tikka Masala Curry For Under £4 a Head
Southern Fried Chicken
This is the children’s favourite dinner! We use frozen chicken, defrosted, and cut it into strips. Then we cover it with the Spicence spice and breadcrumbs. You can then bake these in the oven.
The Best Southern Fried Chicken Recipe For Under £1 a Head
Chinese Chicken Curry
This is the easiest curry to make and it takes so good! We use Spicence to help with the sauce but you can add cumin, ginger and some mixed herbs instead.
Chinese Chicken Curry For Just £1.54 For 4
Chicken Fajitas
Great for evenings when you just want the family to east quickly, these chicken fajitas are made with chicken, peppers and onions. We add our Spicence mix to the chicken but if it is to spicy for the kids, then separate the chicken while cooking.
Easy Chicken Fajita Recipe: A Family Meal for 94p a Person
The best healthy turkey mince recipes
These recipes for turkey mince are easy to make and great if you are in a rush or trying to keep your food bill down. You can use frozen or tin vegetables if you prefer and the turkey can be in chunks if you have leftovers to use.
You can even slow cooker these recipes as turkey in sauce doesn’t dry out and it means you have a healthy dinner when you all come home.
For more dinner ideas on a budget, have a look at:
7 simple minced beef recipes – These are our best beef mince recipes that come in at under £1 a head for a family of four.
9 Slow Cooker Chicken Curry Recipes That Are Budget Friendly – Use your slow cooker to make sure you have a healthy meal waiting for you when you get home. You can even cook more to use as leftovers for the next day.
27 Leftover Lamb Recipes That Are Family Friendly – Have leftover meat? Then use these recipes to use it all up and save money.
Make sure you get the kids involved and make as many of these healthy turkey mince recipes as you can!
Turkey Chilli Con Carne
If you are looking for a simple turkey chilli con carne recipe that is also cheap then this is for you. The one thing we love about this recipe is that a lot of the ingredients are kitchen staples so you can rustle this up quickly if you need to.
Read how to make our Chilli Con Carne here.
500g turkey mince £1.99
4 onions 32p
3 garlic gloves 7p
300ml chopped tinned tomatoes 28p
400g tinned kidney beans 30p
3 tbsp tomato puree 15p
Half a lime 12p
220ml stock 3p
4 tbsp low cal spray 20p
1 tsp salt 2p
Half tsp sugar 5p
180g Rice 24p
Total: £3.77 that’s 94p for 4 people.
Easy Mince Tacos
Turkey mince tacos make a great weekend fakeaway meal that is perfect for the whole family and really cheap to make. Minced beef tacos are really easy to make and can be as spicy or not as you like.
Read how to make our mince tacos here.
100g turkey mince 75p
175g baby corn 95p
190g frozen red onions 42p
100g red pepper 45p
110g kiwi fruit 60p
115g tomatoes 50p
5g garlic clove 2p
85g red cabbage 20p
Total: £4 that’s £1 a head for four people.
Crispy chilli turkey noodles
This lean turkey recipe is really easy to make and perfect for the whole family. Learn how to make this crispy chilli turkey noodle recipe here.
Low-calorie cooking spray 5p
500g 5% lean turkey mince £2.59
5g dried ginger 5p
1 large garlic clove 5p
3 tbsp honey 15p
3 tbsp soy sauce 5p
1 tbsp hot sriracha chilli sauce 5p
350g dried noodles £1
2 limes 18p
2 large carrots 10p
4 spring onions 37p
5g dried coriander 5p
Total: £4.69 that’s £1.17 per person for 4 people.
Turkey bolognese
You can turn this turkey mince recipe into a turkey mince one. It’s really easy to make and healthy too.
Read how to make our Spaghetti Bolognese recipe here.
Low-calorie cooking spray 5p
1 onion, grated 10p
2 carrots, grated 8p
1 garlic clove, grated 5p
500g 5% lean turkey mince £2.59
400g can chopped tomatoes 39p
2 tsp dried oregano 2p
1 beef stock cube 5p
350g dried spaghetti 30p
Total: £3.63 (that’s 91p a head for four people.
Turkey burgers
This burger recipe is really easy to make. Get the kids to help make these turkey burgers.
Low-calorie cooking spray 5p
100g frozen onion 20p
2 garlic cloves 10p
85g porridge oats 10p
500g 5% lean turkey mince £2.59
100g dried apricot £1
1 large carrot 10p
1 egg 15p
Total: £4.29 that’s £1.07 per person for four people.
Turkey meatballs
This spaghetti meatball recipe comes in at just 73p per person for a family of four. This spaghetti meatball recipe is so easy to cook and is great if you are a beginner cook looking for something gorgeous that the whole can eat.
Read how to make our Spaghetti Meatball here.
500g 5% lean turkey mince £2.59
2 onion 16p
3 glove garlic 7p
1 egg 10p
1 tsp salt 2p
2 tsp low cal spray 10p
1 tin passata 32p
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 3p
Half tablespoon sugar 5p
Half tablespoon salt 3p
210g Spaghetti 8p
Total: £3.55 that’s 88 a person for four people.
Related Posts:
- A Week of Budget Family Meals For Under £1 a Head
- The Best Cheap Recipes For Families
- 11 Cheap Pasta Recipes That Are Under £1 a Head
Turkey enchiladas
These turkey enchiladas are a really great way to get some sneaky vegetables in. Wrap them up and add the cheese on top and grill.
Low-calorie cooking spray 5p
500g 5% lean turkey mince £2.59
100g frozen onion 20p
100g mixed frozen peppers 30p
400g can chopped tomatoes 45p
400g can red kidney beans in chilli sauce 55p
1 tbsp lemon juice 2p
2 tbsp dried coriander 2p
6 regular tortillas £1
50g cheddar cheese 50p
Total: £5.68 that’s £1.42 per person for 4 people.
Turkey chilli jacket potatoes
4 large baking potatoes 79p
1 tbsp olive oil 5p
100g frozen onion 20p
1 grated garlic clove 5p
300g turkey mince £2.48
1 tbsp smoked paprika 5p
1 tbsp ground cumin 5p
1 tbsp cider vinegar 5p
1 tbsp soft light brown sugar 10p
350ml passata £1
300g grated cheese £2.95
Start by making a few holes in the potatoes. This is so the potatoes do not explode in the mircowave. Put them in the microwave for 7- 10 minutes until they feel softer to touch. Then add them to the air fryer for 15-20 minutes taking sure you rub them in a little bit of oil.
To make the chilli, add the turkey mince to a pan, add the spices, and add the passata. Leave to sit, so most of the liquid has left.
Spicy turkey sweet potatoes
4 sweet potatoes 79p
100g frozen onion 20p
500g pack turkey thigh mince £3.48
500g carton passata 79p
3 tbsp barbecue sauce 10p
½ tsp cayenne pepper 5p
4 tbsp soured cream 50p
½ pack chives 5p
Start by pricking the sweet potatoes and put them into a warm 170 degree oven for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, add all the other ingredients in a pan and leave to stew until most of the liquid has gone.
Read how to make this turkey sweet potato recipe here.
Laura x
If you enjoyed this post and would like some more family friendly budget recipes or meal plan ideas, then head over to the budget food section here on Savings 4 Savvy Mums where you’ll find over 30 cheap posts dedicated to helping you cook and shop wiser for less. There’s enough tips to help you save over £300 a month! You could also pop over and follow my family food Pinterest boards for lots more ideas on how to eat well and spend less; Family Meal Plans on a Budget, Budget Family Meals & Budget Slimming World Recipes for Families.
Love this post? Then why not save it to Pinterest so you can easily find it later.
What the * means
If a link has an * by it, then this means it is an affiliate link and helps S4SM stay free for all. If you use the link, it may mean that we receive a very small payment. It will not cost you anymore that it would normally.
You shouldn’t notice any difference and the link will never negatively impact the product. The items we write about are NEVER dictated by these links. We aim to look at all products on the market. If it isn’t possible to get an affiliate link, then the link, or product is still included in the same way, just with a non-paying link.
