Quick Dinner Ideas With Ground Turkey
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Start by prepping all your vegetables and aromatics. Slice the bell peppers into thin strips and chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Mince the garlic and grate the fresh ginger. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes to create your stir-fry sauce. Having everything ready before you turn on the stove is the key to a successful, fast-paced stir-fry.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon or spatula. Once the turkey is mostly cooked through, push it to one side of the pan. Add the bell peppers and broccoli to the empty side. Sauté the vegetables for 3-4 minutes until they are bright and slightly tender. Stir the garlic and ginger into the meat and vegetables, cooking for just 1 minute until fragrant. Pour the sauce over the entire mixture and toss well to coat. Let it simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the turkey is fully cooked.
- Remove the skillet from the heat immediately to prevent the vegetables from becoming mushy. Divide the mixture into four bowls. You can serve this over cooked brown rice, quinoa, or even cauliflower rice for a low-carb option. Garnish each bowl generously with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy your homemade, healthy fast food.