Easy Mongolian Turkey and Rice Bowls Recipe
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
305 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Easy Mongolian Turkey and Rice Bowls Recipe
Description
The Easy Mongolian Turkey and Rice Bowls recipe features ground turkey browned with red bell pepper, onion, and garlic. The savory Mongolian sauce which includes soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and optional red pepper flakes, coats the turkey and vegetables, giving a balance of salty, sweet, and umami flavors with a mild heat if red pepper is used.
The rice is cooked separately by boiling with salt and then simmering covered to absorb the water fully, resulting in fluffy grains ideal as a base for the saucy turkey. Once cooked, the dish is assembled by placing the rice in bowls and topping with the sauced turkey mixture. Garnishing with green onions and sesame seeds adds fresh bite and a nutty finish.
This meal works well as a complete lunch or dinner bowl. The ground turkey provides lean protein and the accompanying sauce helps keep the dish moist and flavorful. The recipe is straightforward with separate cooking steps for rice and turkey, making it manageable for weekday meals.
Ingredients
For the Turkey:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 red bell pepper diced finely
- 1 onion diced finely
- 4 cloves garlic finely diced
For the Mongolian Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes optional
For the rice:
- 1 cup rice
- 1 ¾ cup water
- 1 tsp salt
For Garnish:
- green onions to garnish
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
For the Rice:
- Start boiling water and add salt as you begin to cook ground turkey.
- Watch for water to boil, and add rice.
- Let rice boil 2-3 minutes, stirring 1-2 times to prevent clumping.
- Reduce heat to as low as possible and cover to cook for 19 minutes.
- When rice is cooked, remove from heat and let sit covered for another 5 minutes (do not lift lid.)
- Fluff rice with fork just before serving.
For Ground Turkey (as rice boils/simmers, cook the ground turkey):
- In a large, heavy pan, add olive oil and heat on medium high heat until shimmery.
- Add ground turkey and break apart with a spatula as turkey browns.
- Add in onion, pepper, and garlic and brown with turkey, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and burning.
- In a small bowl, add sauce ingredients and stir.
- Add sauce to pan and toss turkey and vegetables.
- Turn heat to low and wait for rice to finish.
- When rice is done, fluff and scoop into bowls. Top with ground turkey in sauce, and garnish with seasame seeds and green onions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1039mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1036IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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