Ground Turkey Broccoli Stir Fry (Printable View)
Lean ground turkey and crisp broccoli tossed in a savory Asian-inspired sauce. Ready in 30 minutes for an easy, protein-packed weeknight dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1 lb ground turkey
→ Vegetables
02 - 4 cups broccoli florets
03 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
04 - 3 green onions, sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
07 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
→ Sauce
08 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
10 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
11 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
12 - 1 tbsp honey
13 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
→ Other
14 - 1 tbsp olive oil
15 - 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
16 - Cooked rice or noodles for serving
17 - Sesame seeds for garnish
# How-To Steps:
01 - Prepare all vegetables and measure out the sauce ingredients before starting.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
03 - In the same pan, add a touch more oil if needed. Sauté garlic, ginger, and green onions for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add broccoli florets, red bell pepper, and carrot. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
05 - Return the cooked turkey to the pan. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the turkey and vegetables.
06 - Stir well to combine. If a thicker sauce is desired, add the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
07 - Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce comes together with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry
- Ground turkey cooks so much faster than sliced meat, making this perfect for busy weeknights
02 -
- Have your sauce whisked and vegetables chopped before you start cooking, because stir fry waits for no one
- Ground turkey can release a lot of liquid as it cooks, so let it brown long enough for that liquid to evaporate
03 -
- Cut all your vegetables into similar sizes so they cook evenly and nothing ends up undercooked or mushy
- Let the pan get properly hot between adding ingredients, that is how you get the best texture and flavor development