Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry
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Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry
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Ground turkey and a homemade sweet teriyaki sauce combine in one pan to make a protein rich, family friendly dinner in less than 30 minutes. This versatile stir fry is great for rice bowls, noodles, lettuce wraps and more!
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Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground turkey
- 1 red pepper diced
For the Teriyaki Glaze
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons cold water
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Instructions
- Create the stir fry sauce by whisking together soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water, stirring until it is all absorbed. Then pour the cornstarch mixture into the sauce, whisking until fully combined.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground turkey and red pepper and cook until meat is browned and the peppers are tender. Drain any excess fat or liquid.
- Place the skillet back on the burner over medium hot heat and pour in the stir fry sauce. Let the meat simmer in the sauce about 3-6 minutes, or until the sauce begins to thicken. Remove from heat.
Notes
- Substitutions:
- - Ground chicken
- - Any color of bell pepper
- - Tamari, coconut aminos, liquid aminos
- - White sugar
- - Maple syrup or agave
- - ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- - ¾ teaspoons garlic powder
- How to Store:
- To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or the freezer for a month.
- To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or the freezer for a month.
- How to Freeze:
- Making this ground turkey teriyaki stir fry recipe into a freezer meal is simple. It can be kept there for up to 6 months.
- Making this ground turkey teriyaki stir fry recipe into a freezer meal is simple. It can be kept there for up to 6 months.
- Freeze the chopped bell pepper and turkey in a bag or container.
- Make the sauce and freeze it separately. Leave out the cornstarch slurry.
- Thaw overnight and cook as directed from step 2.
- How to Reheat:
- This ground turkey teriyaki can be reheated in the microwave using 30 second bursts, or on the stovetop over low heat. If the sauce has thickened too much, add a splash of water to loosen it up.
- This ground turkey teriyaki can be reheated in the microwave using 30 second bursts, or on the stovetop over low heat. If the sauce has thickened too much, add a splash of water to loosen it up.
- How to Scale:
- This recipe can easily be doubled in a large skillet to make more servings.
- This recipe can easily be doubled in a large skillet to make more servings.
- Ground Turkey - Ground chicken
- Red Bell Pepper - Any color of bell pepper
- Soy Sauce - Tamari, coconut aminos, liquid aminos
- Brown Sugar - White sugar
- Honey - Maple syrup or agave
- Fresh Ginger - ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- Fresh Garlic - ¾ teaspoons garlic powder
- Freeze the chopped bell pepper and turkey in a bag or container.
- Make the sauce and freeze it separately. Leave out the cornstarch slurry.
- Thaw overnight and cook as directed from step 2.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
352kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
1714mg
(71%)
Potassium
664mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
974IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 352 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 352kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1714mg | 71% |
| Potassium | 664mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 974IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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