Description
Sizzling ground turkey stir fry brings Asian-inspired flavors to your dinner table with a quick and healthy twist. Packed with colorful vegetables and savory seasonings, you’ll enjoy a delicious meal that satisfies both nutrition and taste cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground turkey
Vegetables:
- 1 bell pepper, diced (red or green)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serving Suggestion:
- Cooked rice or noodles
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet and heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until shimmering.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers to the hot skillet, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until they soften and develop slight caramelization.
- Introduce minced garlic and ginger to the vegetable mixture, stirring quickly for 30 seconds to release their aromatic qualities without burning.
- Incorporate ground turkey into the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula, and cook for 5-6 minutes until completely browned and no pink remains.
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a separate bowl to create a vibrant sauce with balanced sweet and spicy notes.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked turkey and vegetables, stirring thoroughly to ensure even coating and allowing the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to personal taste preferences.
- Transfer the stir fry to a serving plate over steamed rice or noodles, garnishing with freshly chopped green onions for a crisp, bright finish.
Notes
- Use high-heat cooking for maximum flavor development and quick caramelization of turkey and vegetables.
- Select lean ground turkey to reduce fat content while maintaining protein-rich meal profile.
- Toast sesame oil briefly before adding other ingredients to enhance its nutty, aromatic qualities.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting sriracha quantity for mild or intense heat preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg