Sesame Ground Turkey Bowls
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
179 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Sesame Ground Turkey Bowls
Description
Sesame Ground Turkey Bowls feature ground turkey cooked alongside minced ginger and garlic to provide a fragrant base. The addition of coleslaw mix softens slightly in the pan, adding a fresh crunch and color contrast. The sauce, made from a blend of beef or chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha, sesame oil, and water thickened with cornstarch, coats the ingredients evenly to deliver a balanced sweet, salty, spicy, and nutty flavor. This bowl can be served over cooked rice or noodles, providing a versatile and satisfying meal that brings together protein, vegetables, and starch.
The recipe allows easy substitutions like using ground pork or chicken, and the hoisin sauce drizzled on top adds a final depth of sweetness and umami. The garnish of green onions and sesame seeds contributes texture and freshness to the dish.
The method includes browning the turkey and aromatics, quickly cooking the coleslaw mix until just softened, and simmering the sauce to achieve a thick consistency before assembling the bowl. Preparing the sauce while cooking the turkey keeps the process efficient.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey lean
- 1 ½ teaspoons ginger fresh, minced
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 2 green onions sliced
- rice or noodles for serving, cooked
- hoisin sauce and sesame seeds for garnish
Sauce
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅓ cup beef broth or chicken broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce less sodium
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Cook turkey, ginger, and garlic until no pink remains. Drain fat.
- While the turkey is browning, measure and mix sauce ingredients except cornstarch and set aside.
- Add coleslaw mix to the turkey and cook 2-3 minutes or just until slightly softened.
- Move the turkey and coleslaw to the edges of the pan. Stir the sauce mixture and add it to the center of the pan cooking until hot and bubbly.
- Mix 1 tablespoon of water and 1 tablespoon of corn starch to make a slurry and whisk into the sauce until it reaches the desired consistency. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and spoon over rice or noodles. Drizzle with hoisin sauce and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Ground pork or chicken can replace turkey, maintaining similar cooking times.
- Drain excess fat or liquid before adding the coleslaw to keep the dish from becoming watery.
- Omit sriracha for less heat if preferred.
- Prepare the sauce during turkey browning to save time.
- Coleslaw mix may be substituted with shredded cabbage or broccoli slaw for different textures.
- Use instant or Minute Rice for a quick cooked base.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 662mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 497mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 124IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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