Ground Turkey Teriyaki Rice Bowl
When the takeout cravings hit, this Ground Turkey Teriyaki Rice Bowl is my go-to quick stir-fry recipe. Juicy ground turkey, fresh veggies, and a sticky sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce all cook up in one skillet and in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil divided
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 small head broccoli cut into florets
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ yellow onion thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup soy sauce or Tamari
- ¾ cup water
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce*
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1-2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or sriracha optional
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 teaspoon finely minced ginger
For Serving (optional):
- Cooked white rice
- Green onions white and green parts, thinly sliced
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking apart, for 7-8 minutes, or until no longer pink. Transfer to a clean plate.1 pound ground turkey
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 3 tablespoons avocado oil. Once hot, add the shredded carrots, red bell pepper, broccoli florets, and onion. Sprinkle the vegetables with salt and black pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are bright and crisp-tender.1 cup shredded carrots, 1 red bell pepper, 1 small head broccoli, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ yellow onion, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, fish sauce, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce (if using), garlic, and ginger.⅓ cup soy sauce or Tamari, ¾ cup water, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon fish sauce*, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1-2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or sriracha, 2 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon finely minced ginger, 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Pour the sauce into the skillet with the cooked vegetables. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon. Return the cooked turkey to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice with green onions and toasted sesame seeds, if desired.Cooked white rice, Green onions, Toasted sesame seeds
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Notes
- Fish Sauce: If you’re not a fan or don’t have any on hand, Worcestershire sauce is an excellent substitute. You can also use additional soy sauce or tamari in place of fish sauce.
- Vegetable Options: Feel free to substitute or add other vegetables like snap peas or zucchini.
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce or sriracha based on your spice preference.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1923mg | Potassium: 1076mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 7255IU | Vitamin C: 177mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 3mg
