Description
Ground Turkey Teriyaki Rice Bowls are a fast, bowl-style dinner made for last-minute meals. Savory ground turkey is cooked in a homemade teriyaki sauce, combined with vegetables, and served over rice for a balanced, filling dish that comes together quickly
Ingredients
Teriyaki Sauce
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½ cup low sodium soy sauce
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¼ cup water
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 teaspoon rice vinegar
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½ tablespoon garlic, minced
Cornstarch Slurry
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2 tablespoons water
Ground Turkey and Broccoli Stir Fry
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1 pound ground turkey meat (80/20)
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1 medium julienned carrot
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2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 teaspoon thinly sliced ginger
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1 stalk sliced green onions
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Toasted sesame seeds, optional garnish
Instructions
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Cook rice according to package directions and set aside.
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In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry. Set aside.
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In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, ¼ cup water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and garlic. Heat over medium until the sauce begins to simmer.
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Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 30 seconds. Turn off heat and set aside.
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Steam the broccoli florets for 2–3 minutes until bright green and just tender. Set aside.
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Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat and add oil. When hot, add garlic and ginger and sauté for about 15 seconds until fragrant.
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Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, for about 5 minutes until almost cooked through.
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Pour the teriyaki sauce over the turkey, stir well, and cook another 2–3 minutes until the turkey is fully cooked.
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Add the julienned carrot and cook for about 1 minute, stirring to combine.
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Add the steamed broccoli and mix well for about 30 seconds, then turn off the heat.
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Garnish with green onions and optional toasted sesame seeds. Serve over rice.
Notes
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Preparing the rice first keeps the stir fry moving quickly once cooking begins.
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Stir the teriyaki sauce continuously after adding the cornstarch slurry to avoid lumps.
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Lightly steaming the broccoli before adding it helps preserve color and texture.
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Store rice and turkey mixture separately for best reheating results.