Slide Meals

3-day slide meal plan · Protein: ground turkey

Days: 3
Protein: ground turkey
Budget:

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Difficulty:

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Savor the warmth of comfort classics with ground turkey, perfect for a cozy 3-day meal plan.

Slide Chain

• Day 1: Turkey and Vegetable Stew

• Day 2: Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

• Day 3: Cheesy Turkey Pasta Bake

• Combined Shopping List

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Day 1: Turkey and Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

Main

• 1 lb ground turkey

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 carrots, sliced

• 2 stalks celery, sliced

• 2 potatoes, cubed

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried basil

• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.

2. Add ground turkey, cook until browned.

3. Stir in carrots, celery, potatoes, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, thyme, and basil.

4. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 25 minutes until vegetables are tender.

5. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve 2 cups for next day’s meal.

Cook’s Notes:

A hearty stew that sets the stage for the next day’s dish.

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Day 2: Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients

Main

• Reserved turkey stew

• 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 1/4 cup butter

• 1/4 cup milk

• 1 cup frozen peas

• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with butter and milk. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

3. Mix peas into reserved turkey stew, spread in a baking dish.

4. Top with mashed potatoes, bake for 20 minutes until golden.

Cook’s Notes:

A classic comfort dish with a turkey twist.

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Day 3: Cheesy Turkey Pasta Bake

Ingredients

Main

• 1 lb ground turkey

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 12 oz pasta shells

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. In a skillet, cook onion and garlic until soft. Add ground turkey, cook until browned.

3. Stir in diced tomatoes and chicken broth, simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Combine cooked pasta and turkey mixture in a baking dish. Top with cheese.

5. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Cook’s Notes:

A cheesy, satisfying end to your turkey journey.

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Combined Shopping List

Quantities shown are totals for the whole plan.

• ground turkey — 2 lbs

• onion — 2 large

• garlic — 4 cloves

• carrots — 4 medium

• celery — 4 stalks

• potatoes — 3 lbs

• frozen peas — 1 cup

• canned diced tomatoes — 2 cans (14 oz each)

• chicken broth — 4 cups

• pasta shells — 12 oz

• shredded cheddar cheese — 2 cups

• butter — 1/2 cup

• flour — 1/4 cup

• milk — 2 cups

• salt — to taste

• black pepper — to taste

• dried thyme — 2 tsp

• dried basil — 2 tsp

• olive oil — 2 tbsp

• bread rolls — 6

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Final Notes

Enjoy these comforting meals with family and friends, making every dinner a cozy gathering.