Description
These Korean-Style Ground Turkey Bowls are a flavorful and satisfying meal option that is easy to make and perfect for meal prep. The combination of savory ground turkey with a hint of spice, served over rice with fresh vegetables, makes for a delicious and balanced dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon gochujang or sriracha
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup steamed broccoli
Ground Turkey Mixture:
Additional Ingredients:
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat sesame oil.
- Cook turkey: Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Add aromatics: Stir in garlic and ginger, sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Make sauce: Add soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang or sriracha, and rice vinegar. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
- Finish: Remove from heat, stir in green onions.
- Serve: Divide rice between bowls, top with turkey mixture, carrots, broccoli. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Notes
- Adjust spice level to taste.
- Add a fried egg for extra richness.
- Meal prep friendly, store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg