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Ground turkey teriyaki stir fry with broccoli, carrots, and red bell pepper over brown rice
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Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry

A colorful 30-minute stir fry made with lean ground turkey, crisp vegetables, and an easy homemade teriyaki sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets cut small
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional
  • cooked brown rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles for serving
For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Whisk the soy sauce, water, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and onion. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat, until no longer pink and the turkey reaches 165°F (74°C).
  3. Add the broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots. Stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes, until the vegetables are bright and crisp-tender.
    Ground turkey teriyaki stir fry cooking in a skillet with broccoli, carrots, and red pepper
  4. Whisk the teriyaki sauce again, pour it into the skillet, and stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbling and thick enough to coat the turkey and vegetables.
  5. Remove from the heat. Top with green onions and sesame seeds, then serve over brown rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles.

Notes

  • Use 93% lean turkey for a tender result with balanced flavor.
  • Thaw and pat frozen broccoli dry before cooking to prevent a watery sauce.
  • For gluten-free stir fry, use certified gluten-free tamari.
  • Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.