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A simple ground turkey and rice bowl with vegetables.

Savory Garlic-Ginger Ground Turkey and Rice Bowl

This savory garlic-ginger ground turkey and rice bowl is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for a weeknight dinner. Lean ground turkey is cooked with aromatic garlic and ginger, then coated in a rich soy and oyster sauce, served over jasmine rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • wok

Ingredients
  

Ground Turkey Mixture

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For Serving

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • Sliced green onions for garnish
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Turkey

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, breaking it up, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add chopped onion halfway through cooking the turkey and sauté until softened, then drain any excess fat.

Flavoring and Thickening

  • Stir in minced garlic and grated fresh ginger, cooking for one minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  • Whisk cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, then stir it into the simmering turkey mixture.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency; season with salt and pepper.

Serving

  • Serve generously over cooked jasmine rice, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic and ginger. Adjust soy sauce to taste, especially if using a higher sodium variety.