Ground Turkey Stir Fry
Ingredients
- ¼ clow-sodium soy sauce
see note 1
- ¼ cwater
- 2 tbspbrown sugar
- 1 tbsprice vinegar
- 1 tbspsesame oil
- 2 tspgrated fresh ginger or store-bought ginger paste
can sub ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tspsriracha
- 3 tspneutral cooking oil
divided, canola, avocado or olive oil all work
- 1 lbground turkey
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- 1zucchini
quartered and sliced
- 1 largecarrot
peeled and grated
- 1red bell pepper
diced
- 3stalks green onion
white and light green part, sliced, reserve dark green tops for garnish
- 2 tspcornstarch
whisked with 2 teaspoons water
- jasmine rice
- sliced green onions
- more hot sauce
Directions
- 1
Make the sauce. In a medium bowl or measuring cup, add all the ingredients for the sauce. Whisk until well combined and set aside.
- 2
Cook the turkey. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 teaspoons of oil, then the ground turkey. Season with garlic powder. Sauté the turkey, breaking it up into smaller pieces, until it’s fully cooked and no longer pink. Transfer the cooked turkey to a clean plate.
- 3
Stir fry the veggies. Return the skillet to heat and add another teaspoon of oil. Add the diced zucchini, grated carrot, diced bell pepper and sliced green onion. Sauté until tender crisp, about 3-5 minutes. While the veggies are cooking, whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to make a slurry.
- 4
Put it all together. Once the veggies reach your desired texture, turn the heat down to medium, add back the cooked turkey and mix until well combined. Pour in the sauce and mix until the stir fry is well coated, then whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to mix until the thickened sauce creates an even coating on the turkey and vegetables.
- 5
Serve with rice and sliced green onion garnish. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eat within 4 days.
Ground Turkey Stir Fry
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About this Recipe
Craving a dinner that's both quick and packed with flavor? This easy Ground Turkey Stir Fry delivers a nourishing, high-protein meal in just 30 minutes, making it an absolute lifesaver for busy weeknights.
What makes this recipe truly stand out is its amazing homemade sauce, a perfectly balanced blend of savory soy, sweet brown sugar, tangy rice vinegar, and a touch of heat from sriracha. The convenience of ground turkey paired with fresh, vibrant vegetables ensures you get a satisfying and complete meal without any fuss.
Expect a stir fry that’s bursting with robust, well-rounded flavors – savory and slightly sweet with a subtle warmth that complements the lean ground turkey beautifully. The zucchini, carrot, and bell pepper cook down to a tender-crisp texture, adding a delightful freshness to every bite. Served over fluffy jasmine rice, this dish is incredibly satisfying yet feels light, coming in at just 250 calories per serving. It's truly a feel-good meal you'll want to make again and again.
This recipe offers great flexibility to suit your pantry and preferences. While the sauce is perfect as is, you can adjust the sriracha to increase or decrease the heat. If fresh ginger isn't available, ½ teaspoon of ground ginger works in a pinch. For cooking oil, feel free to use canola, avocado, or olive oil based on what you have. You can also vary the vegetables; feel free to add other quick-cooking options to your stir fry.
Serve your finished Ground Turkey Stir Fry immediately over warm jasmine rice, garnished generously with the reserved sliced green onions and an extra drizzle of hot sauce if you love a kick. It’s ideal for a quick family dinner or as a go-to for your weekly meal prep.