Ground Turkey Teriyaki Rice Bowl Recipe
This Ground Turkey Teriyaki Rice Bowl is a quick and delicious meal featuring tender ground turkey simmered in a homemade teriyaki sauce, paired with fresh steamed broccoli, julienned carrots, and served over fluffy rice. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish balances savory, sweet, and tangy flavors for a satisfying and healthy bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
Protein & Vegetables
- 1 pound ground turkey meat (80/20 preferred)
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon thinly sliced ginger
- 1 stalk green onions, sliced
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional garnish)
- Cooking oil for sautéing
- Cooked rice, to serve
Instructions
- Cook the rice: Prepare rice according to your preferred method and set aside warm.
- Make the teriyaki sauce: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to form a slurry. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic. Heat over medium until it begins to simmer.
- Thicken the sauce: Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering soy sauce mixture, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Steam broccoli: Steam broccoli florets for 2 to 3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat and add a small amount of cooking oil. Once hot, add minced garlic and sliced ginger. Sauté for about 15 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the ground turkey: Add ground turkey to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until it is nearly cooked through.
- Add teriyaki sauce: Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce into the turkey. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the turkey is fully cooked and glazed.
- Add carrots: Incorporate the julienned carrots into the pan and stir well. Cook for about 1 minute to slightly soften the carrots while maintaining crunch.
- Combine broccoli: Add the steamed broccoli to the stir fry and mix thoroughly for about 30 seconds to blend flavors and heat through. Turn off heat.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle sliced green onions and optional toasted sesame seeds over the dish. Serve the turkey teriyaki mixture over freshly cooked rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken or beef for turkey if preferred.
- Adjust the brown sugar quantity to make the sauce sweeter or less sweet according to taste.
- Steaming broccoli just until tender keeps its bright color and slight crunch, enhancing texture.
- Add a splash of sesame oil in the last step for additional flavor if desired.
- Leftover teriyaki sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
