Classic Simple Ground Turkey and Rice Bowl
This classic ground turkey and rice bowl is a quick and easy meal perfect for weeknights. Lean ground turkey is seasoned and cooked with onions, garlic, and fresh vegetables, then served over fluffy rice for a wholesome and satisfying dish.
Equipment
- Pot
- Large skillet
- Serving bowls
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 lb lean ground turkey 93/7 or 99/1
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice or brown rice, jasmine, basmati
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth for rice, and 1/4 cup for turkey mixture
- 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium optional
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 cup your favorite veggies e.g., frozen peas, corn, chopped carrots, bell peppers, spinach
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Combine rice and broth in a pot, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Heat oil in a large skillet, adding diced onion and cooking for 3-5 minutes until soft, then stir in minced garlic for another minute.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up and cooking until completely browned; drain any excess fat if needed.
- Pour in 1/4 cup broth and soy sauce, stirring well to combine, and add quick-cooking veggies to cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Season the turkey mixture with salt and pepper to taste, and add a dash of sesame oil before removing from heat.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and divide among serving bowls, topping each with the seasoned ground turkey mixture.
- Serve your delicious and simple ground turkey and rice bowl immediately.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic. Brown rice will require longer cooking time (40-45 minutes) and potentially more liquid. Feel free to customize with any of your favorite quick-cooking vegetables.