Ground Turkey Broccoli Stir Fry (Printable View)
Lean ground turkey and crisp broccoli florets tossed in a savory Asian-inspired sauce, ready in just 25 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1 lb ground turkey
→ Vegetables
02 - 4 cups broccoli florets
03 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
05 - 3 green onions, sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
→ Sauce
08 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
10 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
11 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
12 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
13 - 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
→ Garnish
14 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
15 - Fresh cilantro or sliced green onions
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, and cornstarch slurry in a small bowl until combined. Set aside for later use.
02 - Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked through, approximately 5–6 minutes. Transfer to a plate and reserve.
03 - In the same skillet, add a splash of oil if necessary. Sauté garlic, ginger, and white parts of green onions for 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
04 - Add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot to the skillet. Stir fry for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are just tender but still maintain their crisp texture.
05 - Return the browned turkey to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and toss thoroughly to coat. Continue stir frying for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats all ingredients.
06 - Remove from heat immediately. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and garnish with chopped green onions or fresh cilantro as desired. Serve hot alongside steamed rice or noodles.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The ground turkey crumbles into perfect bite sized morsels that soak up every drop of that savory sauce
- Everything cooks in one pan so you get maximum flavor with minimum cleanup
02 -
- Ground turkey can release a lot of liquid as it cooks, so keep the heat high enough to encourage browning not steaming
- The cornstarch slurry needs to be whisked again right before adding because starch settles quickly
03 -
- Preheat your pan until it is properly hot before adding any oil or ingredients
- Cut all your vegetables before you start cooking because stir frying happens fast