Korean Ground Turkey
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
408 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Korean
Korean Ground Turkey
Description
This Korean Ground Turkey recipe uses ground turkey cooked in sesame oil and seasoned with a blend of brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), soy sauce, and mirin. As the turkey cooks, the sauce reduces, intensifying the flavors and yielding a moist, well-coated meat mixture that balances sweetness, spiciness, and savory depth.
The dish is served by spooning the cooked turkey over bowls of steamed rice, accompanied by fresh slices of cucumber and sautéed julienned carrots, which add cooling freshness and textural contrast. Toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions garnish the turkey, enhancing the aroma and presentation.
This recipe provides a satisfying meal with distinct Korean seasoning that pairs well with simple vegetable sides. It can be served as a quick dinner option or a flavorful lunch bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1-2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp gochugaru or more
- 1 tbsp soy sauce low sodium preferred
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce or low sodium soy sauce
- 1 plash mirin
Garnish
- sesame seeds toasted
- green onions
For the Rice Bowls
- 4 cups rice cooked
- 2 cucumber sliced
- 1-2 carrot sauteed, julienne
Instructions
- Add the sesame oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until half cooked, breaking up the turkey as you go along.
- Add the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, gochugaru, soy sauce, and mirin to the turkey.
- Continue to cook until the turkey is cooked through and most of the sauce is cooked down.
- Assemble your bowls by adding the turkey over some rice, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve it with some vegetables. Serve with a spicy sauce if you desire.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 408kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 621mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 687mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2758IU | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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