Description
Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry is a deliciously quick and easy meal that combines the savory taste of ground turkey with a sweet homemade teriyaki sauce infused with a hint of orange zest. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. With fresh vegetables and flexible serving options, it’s a nutritious choice that everyone at the table will enjoy. You’ll love how simple it is to make, and even more, you’ll appreciate its vibrant flavors that can be paired with rice, noodles, or served in lettuce wraps for a healthy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 small onion (diced)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine ¾ cup water, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, honey, and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir until mixed and bring to a low boil.
- In a separate bowl, mix ¼ cup water with cornstarch until dissolved, then slowly add to the saucepan to thicken the sauce. Remove from heat and stir in orange zest.
- Heat sesame oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until softened.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet; cook thoroughly until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (about 7-10 minutes).
- Stir in broccoli and carrots; cook until tender.
- Lower heat and pour in the teriyaki sauce; simmer briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg