Description
This Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry is a flavorful, healthy, and quick Asian-inspired meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring lean ground turkey cooked with fresh vegetables like broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot, tossed in a savory-sweet homemade teriyaki sauce, it offers a nutritious and satisfying dinner option that can be served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Aromatics
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 green onions, sliced
Sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (cornstarch slurry)
Garnish and Serving
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Brown the Turkey: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Cook Vegetables: Stir in the broccoli florets, sliced red bell pepper, and julienned carrot. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and the cornstarch slurry until smooth.
- Add Sauce and Simmer: Pour the sauce over the turkey and vegetables in the skillet. Stir well to combine and let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and evenly coat the ingredients.
- Finish: Remove the skillet from heat and gently stir in the sliced green onions.
- Serve: Serve the teriyaki ground turkey stir fry hot over cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds for a delightful finishing touch.
Notes
- You can swap the vegetables for any stir-fry mix you prefer, such as snap peas, mushrooms, or zucchini.
- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha if you prefer a spicier dish.
- This recipe works well with ground chicken or beef as an alternative to turkey.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (without rice)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
