Food Lens · Protein
Ground turkey
Milder and lighter than ground beef, drier if very lean.
Lens analyzedGround turkey is turkey meat ground to a texture similar to ground beef, sold in varying leanness depending on whether it includes skin and dark meat. It's often used as a lighter-tasting substitute in dishes built around ground beef, like burgers, chili, or meatballs.
Where it comes from
Ground turkey grew into a mainstream grocery product through the late 20th century as poultry processors found ways to package it like ground beef, giving cooks a leaner-tasting option without changing how a recipe was assembled.
Buying it
Check the leanness percentage on the label; ground turkey made from breast meat only is much leaner and drier than a blend that includes skin and dark meat.
Storing it
Set the package on a plate on the bottom shelf so it can't drip onto other food, and cook or freeze it within a few days of buying.
Keeps about 3 days in the fridge.
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