Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry
A quick and easy Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry that's sweet and savory, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- saucepan
- Wok or skillet
Ingredients
For the Teriyaki Sauce
- 0.25 cups soy sauce As desired
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cups water Divided
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
For the Stir Fry
- 1 pound turkey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 3 cups broccoli florets Fresh or frozen
- 1 small onion, diced Small
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- salt and pepper To taste
Instructions
For the Teriyaki Sauce
- Combine ¾ 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 ¼ cup 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 onion to the 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, add some spice or heat, include a variety of veggies, and serve in different ways such as over rice or in lettuce wraps.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 23gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 946mgPotassium: 638mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 1123IUVitamin C: 105mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 3mg
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