Usually, ground turkey is frozen, so you will have to defrost it before using. And in the right form, it proves to be the lean, lighter alternative to ground beef. Therefore, many people are beginning to use ground turkey as a key ingredient to prepare meals. Because you use frozen vegetables and canned pineapple, there is no chopping or mincing of any ingredient (except the garlic). It stinks. The sell by was Sept 26, and it smelled okay out of the pack, wasn't slimy, was fresh-seeming, but when I started cooking it it smelled really strongly of poultry and some herbs ( maybe the rosemary in it)? Transfer turkey to a plate; set aside. It smells of sulfur. Also increase your seasoning since turkey is mild in flavor. Easy to follow. Tips. The whole dish can be prepared in about 20 minutes. Not a rancid smell, almost a metallic bloody smell. I'm not happy. Washing all the bloody liquid off and out of it helped, but it still smells. Make mashed potatoes: In a large pot over high heat, cover potatoes with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Especially when found in conjunction with other indicators of spoilage, such brown or gray areas on the surface of raw ground beef, an off odor is always a bad sign. SarahFair Senior Member. But after tasting it, the turkey meat still had a metallic type taste. Like... breakfast sausage, but in a weird way. Wash it well and cook it thouroughly, you'll be fine. Can't remember how long, but I think it's been less than a week. Start by replaces only part of the ground beef with the ground turkey maybe 1/4 turkey, 3/4 ground beef. Beyond delicious fast meals like turkey burgers and kebabs, donât overlook the slow cooker ground turkey recipes like our turkey stew, chili, meatloaf, and our wonderful one-pot turkey skillet pie. Cooked ground turkey will usually stay good for 3 to 4 days in the fridge and 4 months in the freezer. I havenât purchased ground beef in over 7 years. It was so strong I was gagging cooking it! Talk about versatile, our ground turkey recipes can do it all. I am going to cover the top 3 ways to tell if the turkey is bad. I use lean ground turkey instead of ground beef usually. Delicious. It is also a low-fat product. I think it does have a different taste than ground beef, but the ground turkey tastes good- just different. Ground turkey is an excellent source of lean protein, vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, iron and zinc. Jennie-O ground turkey in the 2lb roll smells awful. The best way is to smell and look at the ground turkey: signs of bad ground turkey are a sour smell, dull color and slimy texture; discard any ground turkey with an off smell or appearance. Also added sprouted lentils and cubes of tofu. In a small bowl, combine the egg whites, bread crumbs, cheese and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning. We hated it. Preheat oven to 400°. Toss it or what? It's hard to know without smelling it myself. It was grayish and some liquid at the bottom, but it had been frozen before that. Gave this recipe a try for dinner. Instead of using 100% ground turkey, try 50% ground turkey and 50% lean ground beef. I've had this ground turkey sitting in the fridge for a lil bit. After the initial cooking on the stove, you can easily transfer this to ⦠Dec 30, 2015. Worried I just had bad ground turkey, how can you tell? Right now I'm waiting for replies before I just go ahead and dump it. Trusted ground turkey recipes, plus tips for cooking with this lean meat. How long does cooked turkey soup last in the fridge or freezer? It will have a smell, and may even smell slightly "off". The smell should go away after you rinse the turkey. As your family adjusts to that than replace more of the ground beef with turkey until you are using all turkey. For ground beef try cooking chopped onions with it if the recipe will work out- the smell is more palatable (sp?). A world of difference in taste & especially texture. A traditional style chili that can be made with ground turkey or ground beef. It didn't have any discoloration, and no odor, but in the pan it smells weird. I won't say what he claimed it smelled like to him. I love ground turkey. It depends on what you are using the ground turkey in, but spices and sauces can help greatly when cutting the "gamey" taste of turkey. How to tell if raw ground turkey is bad? I thought it was just me, because I had a headache when I was cooking it. What a waste! When you talk about any ground meat it is really important that it has not gone bad. Today I purchased a fresh turkey, not frozen, at my chain market. Made it gluten-free but had to omit the hoisin sauce and made up for it with extra honey and soy sauce. .79/lb. Cook, tossing occasionally, until meat is golden brown on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes. I didnât buy it again until someone suggested purchasing the fresh ground turkey. If by, "it smells strong", you mean it smells like road kill thats been on hot pavement for 24 hours, then don't eat it. I have made this recipe with ground beef and ground turkey, and they both have a similar flavor. Not sure what they do to it and don't know if any of their other turkey products are also about the same. Itâs definitely added ⦠Sell by date is 31 December. Thread starter #5. Hamburger meat that smells rancid or sour, like vinegar, has probably spoiled; this applies to both cooked and raw hamburger meat. It has the potential to make for a flavorful meal, as long as itâs used correctly. It would be a good idea to work through all 3 of these tests to ⦠This leaner cousin of ground beef is a healthy and flavorful protein. The first time I bought ground turkey, I purchased in the round chubs (like what pork sausage comes in sometimes). Iâve never noticed a smell. If it still smells after rinsing, you should not use the turkey. Smells like what? Using a slotted spoon, transfer coated turkey to hot pan. Simple recipe. Ground turkey is a versatile ingredient that can be rolled into meatballs, shaped into burgers and meatloaf, and crumbled into sauces. See how to cook ground turkey in chili, casserole, meatloaf, and more. Crumble Ground Turkey smells. Thread starter SarahFair; Start date Dec 29, 2015; Dec 29, 2015. Top 3 ways to tell if the ground turkey is bad. I just had the same problem this evening. Serve it over hot cooked rice, couscous, pasta, or even mashed potatoes or polenta.You need something to soak up the wonderful sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Over time, adjust to 70% ground turkey, 30% lean ground beef, then maybe 100% ground turkey in recipes. The precise answer to that question depends to a large extent on storage conditions - refrigerate turkey soup within two hours of cooking. I tossed all 3 lbs of it. Add oil. 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