Description
A quick and flavorful Korean-style ground turkey bowl featuring savory soy-ginger sauce, garlic, and a hint of sesame. This dish is a perfect weeknight meal served over steamed rice and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb ground turkey
Sauce and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnishes
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
To Serve
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Turkey: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks to ensure even cooking and a crumbly texture.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, which infuses the turkey with bold, fresh flavors.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Stir well to combine all ingredients, then let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the turkey.
- Adjust Spice Level: If you like a little heat, stir in crushed red pepper flakes and cook for an additional minute to incorporate the spice.
- Serve: Spoon the saucy ground turkey over bowls of cooked rice. Garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ground turkey can be substituted with ground chicken or lean ground beef if preferred.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar or red pepper flakes to suit your taste preferences.
- Garnishes such as shredded carrots or steamed broccoli pair well with this dish for added nutrition.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
