Description
Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry is a delightful weeknight meal that brings a burst of flavor to your dinner table in under 30 minutes. This quick and easy dish features ground turkey cooked to perfection, tossed with vibrant vegetables, and coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce infused with orange zest for a unique twist. It’s the perfect solution for busy families seeking a nutritious yet satisfying meal. Serve this versatile stir fry over rice or noodles, or enjoy it in lettuce wraps for a lighter option. Experience the sweet-savory goodness of this family-friendly recipe tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground turkey
- ¼ c soy sauce
- 3 T brown sugar
- 2 T honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated or minced)
- 2 T corn starch
- 1 T orange zest
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 3 c broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 small onion (small diced)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- salt and pepper to taste (as desired)
Instructions
- Prepare the teriyaki sauce by mixing soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, ginger, orange zest, and half of the water in a bowl. In another bowl, combine cornstarch with the remaining water until smooth and add to the sauce mixture.
- In a wok or large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Then incorporate broccoli florets and shredded carrots; stir-fry for about 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the mixture and simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg