Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of a Teriyaki Ground Turkey Bowl, a delightful dish that perfectly balances savory ground turkey with a sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or when entertaining guests. Served over fluffy rice and topped with vibrant vegetables, each bite is packed with taste and nutrition. Enjoy the health benefits of lean ground turkey while savoring the robust combination of ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. This customizable bowl allows you to add your favorite veggies or adjust the spice level to suit your palate. With minimal cleanup required, it’s a go-to meal for families and health-conscious eaters alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Sliced green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté diced onion until softened (3–4 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (1 minute).
- Stir in ground turkey, breaking it up as it cooks until browned (6–7 minutes).
- In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the turkey and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry; add to the skillet to thicken the sauce (1–2 minutes).
- Serve the turkey over cooked rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg