Description
This Ground Turkey Teriyaki Rice Bowl is a quick and flavorful stir-fry recipe combining lean ground turkey with vibrant vegetables and a savory homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness and spice, this dish is served over fluffy white rice and garnished with green onions and toasted sesame seeds for an easy, wholesome meal ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 pound ground turkey
Vegetables
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper (seeded and thinly sliced)
- 1 small head broccoli (cut into florets)
- ½ yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 1 teaspoon finely minced ginger
Oils & Sauces
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil (divided)
- ⅓ cup soy sauce or Tamari
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1-2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or sriracha (optional)
Other
- ¾ cup water
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooked white rice (for serving)
- Green onions (white and green parts, thinly sliced, for garnish)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the meat: Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, for 7-8 minutes until fully cooked and no longer pink. Transfer the cooked turkey to a clean plate and set aside.
- Cook the veggies: In the same skillet, add the remaining 3 tablespoons of avocado oil. Once hot, add the shredded carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, broccoli florets, and thinly sliced yellow onion. Season with salt and black pepper, then stir-fry the vegetables for 5-7 minutes until they become bright in color and are crisp-tender.
- Make the sauce: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce (or Tamari), water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, fish sauce, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce or sriracha (if using), finely minced garlic, and minced ginger until well combined.
- Add sauce to filling: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the cooked vegetables. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes as the sauce thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon. Return the cooked ground turkey to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Serve: Spoon the teriyaki turkey and vegetable stir-fry over cooked white rice. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds as desired. Enjoy immediately for a fresh, delicious meal.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce or sriracha to control the level of heat.
- Make sure to cook the turkey thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- You can substitute brown sugar with coconut sugar or honey for a different sweetness profile.
- This dish can be meal prepped and stored refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
