Spicy Sesame Ground Turkey Bowl
This spicy sesame ground turkey bowl is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for a weeknight dinner. Lean ground turkey is cooked with vibrant vegetables and coated in a savory, slightly spicy sauce.
Equipment
- large skillet or wok
- spoon
- small bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey 93% or higher
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- small onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets small pieces
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Seasoning & Garnish
- Salt
- black pepper
- sliced green onions optional garnish
- sesame seeds optional garnish
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, then add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the ground turkey to the hot pan, break it up, and cook until it is no longer pink (about 3-4 minutes); drain any excess fat.
- Push the turkey to one side and add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the other side; cook for 2 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the minced garlic and broccoli florets, stir everything together, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha in a small bowl, then pour the sauce over the turkey and vegetable mixture.
- Stir everything well to coat and cook for 1 minute more to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Remove from heat, stir in the sesame oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
This dish is highly customizable: feel free to add other vegetables like carrots, snap peas, or mushrooms. For extra heat, increase the sriracha or add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Serve over rice or noodles, or as a low-carb option, serve over cauliflower rice or lettuce wraps.