Turkey Teriyaki Bowls
User Reviews
5
Turkey Teriyaki Bowls
Description
The dish starts with cooking jasmine rice as the base. Ground turkey and diced red pepper are browned together, then simmered in a teriyaki glaze made from soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, thickened with cornstarch. This creates a sticky, sweet-savory coating for the meat and peppers.
The bowls are assembled by layering cooked rice, then topping with the glazed turkey mixture along with fresh crisp vegetables—cucumber slices, shredded carrot and cabbage—and toasted sesame seeds. Spicy mayonnaise is drizzled on top to add a creamy heat element and tie the components together.
This meal provides a balanced combination of protein, vegetables, and grains, suitable as a hearty lunch or dinner.
Leftover turkey can be portioned and stored refrigerated for 2-3 days or frozen for 3-4 months. Reheat gently after thawing. Ground turkey can be substituted with ground beef, pork, or chicken. Additional fresh or cooked vegetables can be added to customize the bowl.
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 garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water cold
For the Bowls
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 1 cup carrot shredded
- 1 cup cabbage shredded
- 1 teaspoons sesame seeds toasted
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise spicy
Instructions
- Cook rice per package directions.
To make the Ground Turkey Teriyaki
- 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.
To assemble the Turkey Teriyaki Bowls
- Place 1/4 of the rice in the base of each bowl. Top with a big scoop of Teriyaki Turkey.
- Top with your choice of sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, sesame seeds. Then drizzle a tablespoon of spicy mayo over the top of the bowl.
Notes
- Store leftovers in airtight containers: refrigerate for 2-3 days or freeze for 3-4 months.
- Reheat thawed portions gently on the stove or in the microwave.
- Ground turkey can be swapped with beef, pork, or chicken.
- Customize by adding fresh crunchy vegetables or stir-fried veggies.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 644 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 644kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 79g | 26% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1835mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 929mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 5467IU | 109% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
