Description
These Korean-style ground turkey bowls are a flavorful and quick meal option that brings the vibrant tastes of Korean cuisine to your table. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, this dish is a delightful combination of savory ground turkey, fresh veggies, and aromatic seasonings, all served over a bed of rice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Ground Turkey:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 green onions, sliced
For Serving:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ground Turkey: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet. Add garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant. Add ground turkey, cook until browned. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in half of the green onions.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide cooked rice among bowls. Top with ground turkey mixture, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, remaining green onions, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra heat, drizzle with sriracha or gochujang sauce.
- Swap rice for cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
