Turkey Stroganoff
This Ground Turkey Stroganoff takes a classic family favorite recipe and uses wholesome, real food ingredients. You won’t find canned cream of anything soup in this recipe! The flavor is fantastic and comes together in less than 30 minutes.
Turkey Stroganoff Recipe
This Turkey Stroganoff is comfort food full of nutritious ingredients and packed with flavor. It is made with lean ground turkey, mushrooms, flavorful spices and finished with creamy Greek yogurt. I love dinners like this that the whole family looks forward to eating and come together really quick.
I like to serve this stroganoff over egg noodles, but you can also serve over rice, mashed potatoes, quinoa, polenta, zucchini noodles, or cauliflower rice as an alternative.
Ingredients for Turkey Stroganoff
The majority of the ingredients needed for this stroganoff recipe are spices which you most likely have in your pantry already.
- Onion – you can use white or yellow for this recipe
- Mushrooms – white or crimini mushrooms work well in this recipe. If you can get them pre-sliced from the store, even better!
- Ground Turkey – most ground turkey available is 93% lean which is a great option for this recipe. You can find 99% lean, but it tends to be a lot drier when cooked.
- Spices – salt, pepper, ground thyme, paprika
- Dijon Mustard – has a very mild spice with a creamier texture than regular mustard
- Worcestershire Sauce – gives this recipe depth with its unique flavor and interesting vinegar tang
- Beef Broth
- Milk
- Greek Yogurt – class stroganoff calls for sour cream. I prefer Greek yogurt because it gives the same creaminess, tangy flavor, but adds protein and calcium.
- Egg Noodles – these type of noodles have the same base as regular pasta, but have more egg mixed in when they are made. Stroganoff is classically served over egg noodles.
How to Make Ground Turkey Stroganoff
The entire stroganoff recipe is made in one pot or skillet and comes together in just under 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil or butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
- Add the mushrooms and cook another 5-6 minutes until they have cooked down.
- Add the garlic and ground turkey and cook until the turkey is no longer pink, about 8 minutes.
- Add the salt, pepper, thyme, paprika, and flour to the turkey mixture and stir to combine.
- Stir in the broth, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and milk and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles according to the package directions.
- Stir the Greek yogurt into the turkey mixture and cook until heated through, another minute.
- Serve over the egg noodles.
What is the Difference Between Using Ground Turkey and Ground Beef?
Many people prefer the texture and flavor of ground turkey over ground beef. Ground turkey cooks the same and can be used just like ground beef in any recipe. These are some of the nutrition qualities of ground turkey:
- Lower in fat and calories – turkeys are generally a leaner animal. Depending on if the ground turkey is made of white or dark meat will determine the fat and calorie content. It is also stated on the label. My preference is 93% lean ground turkey for cooking with.
- Protein – ground turkey is a great source of protein with 22 grams of protein per 4 ounce serving
- Iron – ground turkey is a good source of iron
- Niacin – ground turkey is high in niacin which is a B vitamin that help turn food into energy. It helps keep your nervous system, digestive system and skin healthy.
What Should I Serve with Turkey Stroganoff
Class stroganoff is served over egg noodles. If you are looking for a gluten free alternative or just prefer to serve it over something other than pasta, here are some ideas:
- steamed rice
- mashed potatoes
- quinoa
- polenta
- zucchini noodles
- cauliflower rice
Some Side Dish ideas to make this a complete meal:
- Steamed Green Beans or Broccoli
- Crunchy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
- Roasted Asparagus
- Chopped Kale Salad
- Berry Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Can I Freeze Turkey Stroganoff?
Yes you definitely can freeze the stroganoff after it is made. The only adjustments you will need to make are to leave out the Greek yogurt when you are initially making it. Dairy tends to curdle when frozen and reheated. After you reheat the turkey mixture, add the Greek yogurt before serving.
Store in an airtight container and it should stay good in your freezer up to 3 months. When you are ready to eat it, let it thaw in your fridge overnight and then reheat in a pan to serve.
More Favorite Quick Dinner Recipes
- Easy Weeknight Veggie Gnocchi – A healthy and delicious meal you can have on the table in just 20 minutes, thanks to store bought whole wheat gnocchi! Try this easy weeknight dinner that’s cooked in an easy and veggie-packed tomato sauce.
- Skillet Enchiladas – Your next Taco Tuesday recipe is here! Warm, bubbly Mexican Skillet packs in veggies and beans for a complete, vegetarian, one-pan meal.
- Healthy Turkey Sloppy Joes – Healthy Turkey Sloppy Joes piled high in whole wheat buns make a fast, fun, and nourishing weeknight dinner.
Turkey Stroganoff Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons oil or butter
- 1 small onion, chopped about 1/2 cup
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 pound egg noodles
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the oil or butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
- Add the mushrooms and cook another 5-6 minutes until they have cooked down.
- Add the garlic and ground turkey and cook until the turkey is no longer pink, about 8 minutes.
- Add the salt, pepper, thyme, paprika, and flour to the turkey mixture and stir to combine.
- Stir in the broth, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste ,and milk and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles according to the package directions.
- Stir the Greek yogurt into the turkey mixture and cook until heated through, another minute.
- Serve over the egg noodles. Enjoy!
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At what point should the Dijon mustard and the worcestershire sauce are incorporated?
At the same time as the broth. Sorry about that! I’ll make sure the recipe gets edited to clarify.
Wasn’t edited
Thanks for letting us know Larry! It’s been edited now.
This turned out great! I didn’t use the whole 2 cups of beef broth and actually wish I’d used even less (I like it a little thicker), but it tasted great and I will definitely make again! Thanks!
does anyone know approx calories for this meal per serving? and how many servings are in the whole recipe??
Hi, and thanks for the recipe. You say that using ground turkey rather than ground beef makes the recipe even easier. I don’t understand how substituting one ground meat for another makes it easier?
Good point – not sure our thoughts behind that but I will just remove that sentence. Thanks!
Cant eat beef I get sick what will keep the flavor for the stock
Hi Richard, I think chicken stock would work just fine as a replacement in this stroganoff.
Can this be premade and frozen?
Hi Aubrey! I think this would work as a freezer meal, but I would freeze just the meat mixture, and boil up fresh pasta when I was ready to serve.
Wow! Great recipe for grilled chicken. It was juicy and tender. I used the chicken this time to make chicken pesto sandwiches and will used the leftovers on my salad for lunch tomorrow. Thanks for the great recipe!
How many does this recipe feed?
Hi Kathleen, thanks for reaching out. This recipe serves between 4-6 people.
My family has always loved the Hamburger Helper Stroganoff too! My kids are now out of college and they still like it. This is a great healthy version. We love it. I did substitute light sour cream because i didn’t have the Greek yogurt and I used whole wheat egg noodles. Thanks!!
Thanks for sharing, Sandra!
Wow, great idea! Definitely will give try this!
I’ve been using ground turkey for years. I personally don’t like the taste of ground beef. Turkey will take the flavor of any seasoning you add and it is much lighter than beef. These meatballs look fantastic. Whenever I’m making spaghetti my guys always want meatballs. Pinning!
Can I make the recipe up to liquid ingredients ahead of time, refrigerate overnight, then reheat the next day and add sour cream at that point?
Hi Kim! Yes, you can absolutely do that. Prepping ahead is such a lifesaver!
I’m a Senior and this meal looks awesome! Definitely will cook and eat!
This is a flavorful recipe and easy to make! I thought it would be a little on the watery side, but let it sit a few minutes after cooking and it creates this smooth sauce. My wife and I both loved it. Thank you for an excellent recipe.
Hi Corie, this recipe feeds 6 people. I’m not sure how many cups of food that is per person, but hopefully it gives you an idea!
I was looking for a healthy alternative for beef stroganoff. Made it tonight and my family loved it!
My husband had a heart attack last year and we have reduced our red meat, fat and salt intake as a family overall. This recipe was a big hit with my husband and both of my kids (9 & 16). Thanks so much for a new family favorite!
If you reduced the beef stock some you would get more ‘beefy’ flavor into the chicken AND make it thicker as well. The stroganoff recipe I used to make also called for a bit of tomato paste for more color and depth of flavor.
I plan to try that method and will come back, rate, and report! Thanks!
Great ideas- thanks for sharing!
This was good but the family thought it would be better with sliced carrots and maybe celery. They said it was a touch boring so some veggies would go be some variety of flavor.
I accidentally hit one star when I was trying to hit reviews and it said thanks for voting. I didn’t mean to give it a one star rating, sorry.
I made this with dairy free options and both my husband and son loved it! This is a keeper in our house!
I made this today and it’s wonderful. I followed the recipe exactly except used sour cream and used only half the amoung of egg noodles. I cooked up some more pasta on the side if anyone wanted more. I’ll make this again!
Wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing!