Ground Turkey Stir Fry

Ground Turkey Stir Fry

from therecipewell.com
Main Course
30 min
4 servings
250 kcal / serving

This easy Ground Turkey Stir Fry is a quick, flavourful dinner made with veggies and an amazing homemade sauce. A nourishing, high-protein 30-minute meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep!

Ingredients

  • ¼ cuplow-sodium soy sauce (see note 1)
  • ¼ cupwater
  • 2 tablespoonsbrown sugar
  • 1 tablespoonrice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoonsesame oil
  • 2 teaspoonsgrated fresh ginger or store-bought ginger paste (can sub ½ teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 2 teaspoonssriracha
  • 3 teaspoonsneutral cooking oil, divided (canola, avocado or olive oil all work)
  • 1 lbground turkey
  • 1 teaspoongarlic 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 teaspoonscornstarch, whisked with 2 teaspoons water
  • jasmine rice
  • sliced green onions
  • more hot sauce

Directions

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 5

    Serve with rice and sliced green onion garnish. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eat within 4 days.