Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of a Teriyaki Ground Turkey Bowl, a satisfying dish that brings together lean ground turkey and a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce over fluffy rice. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is quick to prepare—ready in just 35 minutes—and incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables. Enjoy a wholesome meal that combines flavor and nutrition, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or meal prep for the week ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Optional: red pepper flakes, green onions, sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened; add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, about 6-7 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and grated ginger.
- Mix cornstarch with cold water in another bowl until dissolved.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the cooked turkey and bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce; simmer for another minute or two.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg