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Ground Turkey Stir Fry Recipe

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This Ground Turkey Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring tender ground turkey cooked with fresh vegetables in a savory, slightly spicy sauce, it's served over jasmine rice for a satisfying dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger or ginger paste (or ½ teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha

Stir Fry

  • 3 teaspoons neutral cooking oil (canola, avocado, or olive oil), divided
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 zucchini, quartered and sliced
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 stalks green onion, white and light green parts, sliced (reserve dark green tops for garnish)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch, whisked with 2 teaspoons water

To Serve

  • Jasmine rice
  • Sliced green onions
  • Additional hot sauce, optional

Instructions

  1. Make the sauce: In a medium bowl or measuring cup, combine low-sodium soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, and sriracha. Whisk the ingredients thoroughly until well mixed and set aside for later use.
  2. Cook the turkey: Heat 2 teaspoons of neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and season with garlic powder. Sauté the turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it is fully cooked and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the cooked turkey from the skillet and set it aside on a clean plate.
  3. Stir fry the vegetables: Return the skillet to the heat and add the remaining teaspoon of oil. Add the zucchini, grated carrot, diced red bell pepper, and sliced green onion (white and light green parts). Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender-crisp, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the cornstarch slurry by whisking together cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
  4. Combine turkey and vegetables: Lower the heat to medium. Add the cooked ground turkey back to the skillet with the vegetables, stirring to combine evenly. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and stir to coat everything well. Slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry and continue stirring until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the turkey and vegetables, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Serve: Spoon the ground turkey stir fry over cooked jasmine rice. Garnish with the reserved dark green tops of the green onions. Serve with additional hot sauce on the side, if desired. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 4 days.

Notes

  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the salt level in this dish.
  • You can substitute the ground turkey with ground chicken or lean ground beef if preferred.
  • Adjust the amount of sriracha to make the dish as spicy or mild as you like.
  • For a gluten-free version, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
  • The fresh ginger adds brightness, but ground ginger can be used as a convenient substitute.
  • Leftovers freeze well for up to 2 months.
  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://mydishspace.com/ground-turkey-stir-fry-recipe/