Ground Turkey Stir Fry
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
5 (about 1 cup stir fry, 1/2 cup rice)
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Calories
367 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Ground Turkey Stir Fry
Description
This stir fry starts by creating a sauce from soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and water, which brings together salty, nutty, sweet, and mildly spicy notes. Ground turkey is cooked along with garlic to develop flavor and ensure no excess moisture remains. After the turkey is cooked, diced bell peppers and sliced green onions are added briefly to maintain some crispness. Spinach is stirred in last and cooked just until wilted, preserving its color and nutrients.
The sauce is added toward the end, coating all components and allowing flavors to meld. The combination results in a dish that balances the meaty turkey with fresh, crunchy vegetables and a slightly sweet and savory sauce. Served over brown rice and topped with chopped peanuts, it presents a satisfying texture contrast and hearty meal.
While the recipe is based on a 19-ounce pack of ground turkey, it can also work with a one-pound package, though the serving quantity may be slightly less. This flexibility makes it adaptable to available ingredients without requiring adjustments to other components.
Ingredients
Stir Fry Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce $0.20
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil $0.13, toasted
- 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar $0.02
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes $0.02, optional
- 1 Tbsp water $0.00
Stir Fry
- 2 bell pepper $1.72
- 4 green onions $0.38
- 2 oz. spinach $0.65, two large handfuls or 1/4 of an 8oz. bag
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil $0.08, of choice
- 2 cloves garlic $0.08, minced
- 19 oz. ground turkey $3.78
For Serving
- 1/4 cup peanut $0.31, chopped
- 2.5 cups brown rice $0.68, cooked
Instructions
- Make the stir fry sauce by stirring together the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar, red pepper, and water until the sugar is dissolved. Set the sauce aside.
- Dice the bell peppers and slice the green onions.
- Heat the cooking oil in a very large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the ground turkey and minced garlic. Stir and cook until the turkey is cooked through and no water is left pooling on the bottom of the skillet (8-10 minutes).
- Once the turkey is cooked and the moisture has evaporated, add the bell pepper and green onions to the skillet. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes more, then add the spinach and continue to cook just until it is about half wilted (1-2 minutes).
- Pour the stir fry sauce into the skillet. Continue to stir and cook the turkey and vegetables until everything is coated in sauce and the spinach is fully wilted (about 2 minutes more).
- Serve about 1 cup of the stir fry mixture with 1/2 cup rice and a sprinkle of chopped peanuts over top.
Notes
- If using a one-pound package of ground turkey instead of 19 ounces, no recipe adjustments are needed; servings may total four instead of five.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5(about 1 cup stir fry, 1/2 cup rice)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Cup | |
| Calories | 367kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Sodium | 728mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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