Description
Savor sizzling ground turkey teriyaki stir fry, a quick Asian-inspired dish packed with bold flavors and colorful vegetables. Hungry cooks will discover an easy weeknight meal that delivers restaurant-quality taste straight from their kitchen skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground turkey
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- ½ cup carrots, julienned or thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, sliced (optional for garnish)
Sauce and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup soy sauce (use low-sodium if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or sesame oil)
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil (optional for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Ignite a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, drizzling olive oil to create a slick cooking surface. Introduce ground turkey, fragmenting the meat with a wooden utensil until it transforms into a rich, caramelized brown hue, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked turkey to a temporary holding plate, reserving its savory essence for later incorporation.
- Within the same skillet, reinvigorate the cooking surface with an additional splash of olive oil if necessary. Dispatch minced garlic and grated ginger, allowing their aromatic profiles to permeate the pan for roughly one minute.
- Cascade mixed vegetables into the fragrant environment, sautéing until they reach a tender yet crisp consistency, typically spanning 3-5 minutes.
- Simultaneously, craft the teriyaki elixir by whisking soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, water, and cornstarch in a separate vessel. Ensure complete cornstarch dissolution, creating a smooth, glossy liquid.
- Reintroduce the previously cooked ground turkey into the vegetable landscape, merging the components with purposeful stirring.
- Lavish the teriyaki sauce over the mixture, stirring continuously to encourage even coating and sauce thickening, which occurs within 2-3 minutes.
- Plate the vibrant stir fry, adorning with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and delicately sliced green onions to elevate visual and gustatory dimensions.
Notes
- Swap ground turkey with lean ground chicken or tofu for different protein options that perfectly match the teriyaki flavor profile.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium soy sauce and reducing added salt during cooking to make the dish heart-friendly.
- Boost vegetable variety by adding colorful bell peppers, broccoli florets, or snap peas for increased nutrition and visual appeal.
- Meal prep friendly: Store in airtight containers for up to 3-4 days, ensuring sauce doesn’t make vegetables soggy by keeping sauce separate until serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg