Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Teriyaki Ground Turkey Bowl, a quick and nutritious meal that brings together savory ground turkey glazed in a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce, fluffy rice, and vibrant fresh veggies. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is not only delicious but also versatile—easily customize it with your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice level to your liking. In just 30 minutes, you can serve a wholesome one-bowl meal that everyone at the table will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Fresh veggies like bell peppers and green onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté diced onions until softened, then add minced garlic.
- Cook ground turkey until browned; stir to break it up.
- Whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and grated ginger for the teriyaki sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the turkey and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Thicken with cornstarch slurry and adjust spice level if desired.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg