Description
This Korean-Style Ground Turkey Bowls recipe offers a quick and flavorful meal combining savory ground turkey with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a perfect balance of soy sauce and brown sugar. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, it’s an easy one-pan dish perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner served over steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb ground turkey
Seasonings and Sauces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Oils
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Garnishes
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Serving
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Cook Ground Turkey: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook it thoroughly, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks until browned.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, enhancing the flavor base of the dish.
- Simmer Sauce: Pour in the soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Stir everything to combine well, then let the mixture simmer gently for 3-4 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Optional Heat: If you like a spicy kick, add the crushed red pepper flakes at this stage and stir to incorporate.
- Serve: Spoon the savory ground turkey mixture over bowls of cooked rice, then garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean ground beef if preferred.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
- Add vegetables like steamed broccoli or shredded carrots to increase nutrition and color.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet or microwave.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes according to your spice tolerance.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
