Speedy Ground Turkey & Veggie Stir Fry
This speedy ground turkey and veggie stir fry is a perfect weeknight meal. Lean ground turkey is stir-fried with a colorful array of fresh vegetables and coated in a savory, slightly sweet sauce.
Equipment
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Large skillet
- Wok
Ingredients
Stir Fry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup snap peas
- Salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
Optional Garnish
- sesame seeds
- chopped green onions
- sriracha
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey/maple syrup, cornstarch, and broth; set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, then add ground turkey and cook until no longer pink, draining excess fat.
Cooking
- Push turkey to one side and add minced garlic and grated ginger to the empty side, cooking for 30-60 seconds until fragrant before combining with the turkey.
- Add broccoli and carrots to the pan, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in red bell pepper and snap peas, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until brightly colored and crisp-tender.
- Re-whisk the sauce and pour it over the turkey and vegetables, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until thickened and evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat and serve hot, optionally garnished with sesame seeds or green onions.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a dash of sriracha to the sauce. Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand or prefer, such as mushrooms, snow peas, or water chestnuts.