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GROUND TURKEY TERIYAKI STIR FRY

GROUND TURKEY TERIYAKI STIR FRY

Sofia Burley
A simple weeknight dinner ready in under 30 minutes, this Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry is just the right amount of sweet and savory. A simple homemade teriyaki sauce is easier than you think–with a hint of orange zest and all the flavor the whole family will love!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 277 kcal

Ingredients
  

FOR THE TERIYAKI SAUCE

  • 1/4 c soy sauce
  • 3 T brown sugar
  • 1 c water, divided
  • 2 T honey
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated or minced
  • 2 T corn starch
  • 1 T orange zest

FOR THE STIR FRY

  • 1 lb Turkey
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 3 c broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
  • 1 small onion, small diced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • salt and pepper to taste, as desired

Instructions
 

FOR THE TERIYAKI SAUCE

  • Combine 3/4 cup water, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, honey, and brown sugar in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a low boil. Whisk 1/4 c water and corn starch together well until corn starch is completely dissolved. Slowly stir in the corn starch mixture (slurry) and allow to thicken. Remove from heat immediately and stir in the orange zest and set aside until ready to add to stir fry.

FOR THE STIR FRY

  • Add the sesame oil to a wok or skillet over medium high heat. Add the leeks or onion to skillet and heat for several minutes to soften. Add in the turkey and heat until fully cooked (165°F should be internal temperature.), about 7-10 minutes.
  • Add in the broccoli and carrots and cook until heated through and tender. Change the heat to low and stir in the Teriyaki sauce. Simmer for several minutes until ready to serve.
  • Serve over rice or as desired!

Notes

  • You can vary the meat used in this recipe if desired. ground chicken, pork or beef would still be delicious. If using beef especially, make sure to drain excess grease from the skillet after browning.
  • Add some spice or heat if desired. Add in some cayenne or red pepper flakes to your ground turkey teriyaki. A touch of siracha is great as well!
  • You can add a variety of veggies to this recipe as desired. You don’t have to stick just with the broccoli. Shredded carrots, snow peas, bell peppers, baby corn and more are great additions!
  • You can serve this ground turkey teriyaki a variety of ways: Over rice is a classic option, but cauliflower rice or noodles will work great as well. This also makes great lettuce wraps as well!
  • If you teriyaki is too thick, add in some water until desired thickness

 

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