Ground Turkey Teriyaki
This easy ground turkey teriyaki stir fry comes together in 30 minutes with simple ingredients and a homemade sauce. It’s a family-friendly dinner that’s great with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
For The Sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup water divided into ¾ cup and ¼ cup
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
For The Turkey And Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons oil divided, I used avocado oil
- ½ medium sweet onion diced
- 1 medium bell pepper diced
- 3 cups broccoli florets chopped small into bite size pieces
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots about 2 medium carrots
Instructions
Making The Sauce
- In a small bowl add cornstarch and ¼ cup of water. Mix well and set to the side.1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 cup water
- Place soy sauce, ¾ cup of water, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic and ginger into a large two cup measuring cup. Stir the mixture well with a spoon.1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- Place a large deep skillet or a wok over medium high heat. Add the sauce mixture to the pan, stirring and heating until it just begins to boil. Stir the cornstarch mixture, then add it to the sauce stirring well. Let the sauce simmer for about two minutes, stirring as needed. Pour the sauce back into the glass two cup measuring cup and set to the side.
Cooking The Turkey And Vegetables
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and let it warm over medium high heat. Add onion and bell pepper to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes stirring frequently. Add the broccoli to the pan and sauté for a minute, then add 1/2 cup of water. Cook vegetables for 4-6 minutes or until the broccoli is tender, stirring frequently. Remove the vegetables from the pan to the side.2 tablespoons oil, ½ medium sweet onion, 1 medium bell pepper, 3 cups broccoli florets, ½ cup water
- Place the second 1 tablespoon of oil in the pan. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the ground turkey to the garlic. Cook the turkey for 8–10 minutes, breaking it up as it browns, until it’s no longer pink and there’s no water left in the pan.2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 pound ground turkey
- Place the cooked vegetables and the shredded carrots into the pan with the turkey, stirring well. Pour the sauce all over the mixture. Allow everything to heat for 1-2 minutes over medium high heat until heated through. Serve over steamed rice and enjoy!1/2 cup shredded carrots
Notes
I like to add sesame seeds and green onions as garnish. My kid really enjoys adding her own topping, so it's an easy way to help her be more excited about dinner. I also put a bottle of sriracha on the table for anyone who likes to add a little heat. (like me!)
Nutrition
Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1253mg | Potassium: 845mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 3592IU | Vitamin C: 103mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg