Description
Flavor-packed Ground Turkey Rice Bowls, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, bursting with nutritious vegetables and savory spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (or favorite cooking oil)
- 2-3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1-2 Tbsp sriracha
- 2-3 Tbsp chicken broth
- 2 tsp honey
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp corn starch
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
- ½-1 Tbsp sriracha (more to kick up the spice)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp honey
- Rice
- Shredded carrots
- Sliced cucumbers
- Shelled edamame
- Pickled onions
- Avocado
- Shredded cabbage
- Sliced green onion
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep Bang Bang Sauce: Add all of the bang bang sauce ingredients to a small bowl. Whisk well to combine. Chill until ready to serve.
- Prepare the Ground Turkey Mixture: Over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of sesame oil to a large skillet.
- Add Turkey: When the oil is glistening, add the ground turkey and break into smaller pieces.
- Cook Turkey: When the turkey is browned and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, shift heat to medium-low.
- Mix Ingredients: Add in remaining ingredients, except the cornstarch, and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Thicken Mixture: To thicken up the mixture, sprinkle the corn starch over top and stir to combine.
- Incorporate Bang Bang Sauce: Just before serving, stir in about 2 tablespoons of the bang bang sauce into the meat (this is optional).
- Assemble Rice Bowls: Add rice, veggies, and all of your favorites. Spoon the ground turkey mixture in and then drizzle bang bang sauce over top.
- Garnish: Finish with sliced green onion and sesame seeds.
Notes
Consider using sugar-free alternatives for honey if needed. This dish is easily customizable with different vegetables and sauces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg