Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry
This Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Combining lean ground turkey with vibrant vegetables and a sweet soy sauce-based teriyaki sauce, this stir fry is both healthy and satisfying.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok
- 1 spatula
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cutting board
- 1 bowl for mixing sauce
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced Any color.
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup water
- salt and pepper To taste.
- cooked rice or quinoa For serving.
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
- Heat the large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss in the broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots. Stir-fry all the ingredients together for another 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture over the turkey and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly and allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot over cooked rice or quinoa.
- For added flavor, you can garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, you can garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions before serving. This dish is versatile; feel free to swap in other vegetables like snap peas or bok choy based on your preference. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.