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Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry

Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry

A simple weeknight dinner ready in under 30 minutes, this Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry is just the right amount of sweet and savory.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 277 kcal

Equipment

  • wok
  • sauce pan
  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Teriyaki Sauce

  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup water, divided
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated or minced
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

For the Stir Fry

  • 1 lb Turkey
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 3 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 1 small onion, small diced
  • 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 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 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. You can add a variety of veggies to this recipe.

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
Keyword easy recipe, Ground Turkey, Quick Dinner, Stir Fry, Teriyaki
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