Description
Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry is the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you crave something both delicious and nutritious. This vibrant dish features a homemade teriyaki sauce that balances sweetness and savory notes, enhanced by a hint of orange zest. Ready in under 30 minutes, it combines lean ground turkey with colorful vegetables for a meal that the whole family will love. Whether served over rice, noodles, or in crisp lettuce wraps, this stir fry is adaptable to your tastes and dietary preferences. Impress your family or guests with this quick and easy recipe that packs in flavor and nutrition without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb turkey
- ¼ c soy sauce
- 3 T brown sugar
- 2 T honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated or minced)
- 2 T corn starch
- 1 T orange zest
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 3 c broccoli florets
- 1 small onion (small diced)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 c water, divided
Instructions
- Prepare the teriyaki sauce by whisking together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, corn starch, orange zest, and half a cup of water in a mixing bowl.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned (about 5–7 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add diced onion, broccoli florets, and shredded carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the turkey and vegetable mixture. Stir well to coat evenly and cook for an additional 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg