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Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 352 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

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

Instructions

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  1. Create the stir fry sauce by whisking together soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
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  • 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

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

% 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.