Description
This Korean-Style Ground Turkey Bowl is a quick and flavorful weeknight meal featuring ground turkey sautéed with garlic, ginger, and a savory-sweet soy sauce glaze. Topped with green onions and sesame seeds, this dish is perfect served over a bed of warm cooked rice for a comforting and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb ground turkey
Flavorings and Sauces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Oils
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Garnishes
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Serving
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the ground turkey: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 pound of ground turkey and cook until it is browned thoroughly, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Add aromatics: Stir in 4 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of minced fresh ginger. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture becomes fragrant.
- Add sauce ingredients: Pour in 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Stir to combine all ingredients well, then let the mixture simmer for 3 to 4 minutes so the flavors meld.
- Optional heat: If you like some spice, mix in 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes and stir thoroughly.
- Serve: Spoon the cooked ground turkey mixture over cooked rice. Garnish with 2 chopped green onions and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be customized by adding steamed or sautéed vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, or snap peas for extra nutrition and color.
- Adjust the brown sugar amount according to your preferred sweetness level.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content if desired.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or in a microwave.
