I raid my fridge for whatever colorful veggies I’ve got, whip up a quick sauce from pantry staples, and then it’s wok time! In less than 25 minutes, I’ve got a healthy, delicious dinner on the table that’s sure to please everyone. Trust me, this recipe is a game-changer for those busy evenings! Busy weeknights are demanding, and there is always the question of what to cook that is tasty, yet nutritious and healthy for the whole family. You are tired at the end of the day, and looking for quick cooking time in the kitchen. This is when stir fries come into play. A quick chop time, then everything happens in a flash. And if you use the correct amounts of aromatics and sauces, it turns into one delicious, satisfying meal. I love my stir fries, all with tons of flavors, be it our Pork Stir Fry, Beijing Beef or Hunan Shrimp. Any kind of protein is great in this Asian avatar, loaded with veggies. But ground turkey is a total win-win, as not only is it delicious, but being a lean protein, it’s the first choice when looking for a healthy meal option. When I whip up this ground turkey stir fry, I often make extra for meal prep. It’s a game-changer for weekday lunches! Whether I pair it with rice, noodles, or go low-carb, having it ready in the fridge makes lunchtime a breeze.
Ingredients Needed
You can find exact measurements for each ingredient in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. Here is what you will need:
Ground turkey – I wouldn’t recommend anything leaner than 93/7. The 99% fat free ground turkey breast will be too dry. Veggies – Bell peppers (use multi colored for good color in your stir fry), zucchini, carrot, mushrooms and scallions (white and green parts separated). Aromatics – Fresh ginger and garlic. Stir fry sauce – I use a combination of different Asian sauces to create an amazing tasting stir fry sauce for this recipe. But if you miss one or two, you can definitely work with whatever you have in your pantry. This time I went with a mix of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar (can be subbed with white vinegar), and sriracha. Oil – Any neutral oil with a fairly high smoke point like vegetable or canola. Sesame seeds – For garnish.
Ground Turkey Stir Fry Recipe
As I said earlier, this happens in a few blinks. So I gather all the ingredients and prep the veggies by cutting or dicing them. It’s important to keep them all about the same size for even cooking. Next, I whip up the stir fry sauce in a bowl and set it aside. Then, I heat up some oil in my wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Once it’s nice and hot, I add in the ground turkey. I cook it until it’s no longer pink, usually about 7-8 minutes. Then, I stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute. Once that’s done, I toss in all my diced veggies and cook them for about 3-4 minutes, stirring often. I like my veggies to still have a bit of crunch, but you can cook them to your liking. Finally, I pour in the stir fry sauce and cook everything together for another 2-3 minutes until it’s all coated nicely. Then, I take it off the heat and sprinkle on some chopped scallions and sesame seeds for extra flavor. Delicious!
Variations
I use any of my favorite vegetables that I have on hand. I love broccoli, snow or snap peas, regular peas, spinach, green beans, water chestnuts, cabbage, red cabbage or baby corn with ground turkey. Some days I use different protein like ground chicken, ground pork or ground beef in place of the ground turkey. I like to turn it into a ground turkey egg roll bowl by adding a bag of coleslaw or shredded cabbage. I scramble some eggs and mix them in. Great low carb option. Give it a Thai Basil spin by adding hot red Thai chilies, a cupful of basil or Thai basil, along with a a tablespoon of fish sauce. On lazy days, instead of chopping, I use pre cut fresh veggies or frozen mixed veggies. Add in crushed nuts like peanuts or cashew nuts for some great crunch.
Serving Suggestions
Alpana’s Tips
I always use a wok or heavy bottomed skillet: Your cookware matters. Using the right pan ensures even heat distribution, making sure all your ingredients cook perfectly. Stir frying: I’ve learned that when stir-frying, it’s important to keep everything in motion in the pan. By lifting and turning the ingredients frequently, I make sure they cook evenly, yet retain their crunch. Be mindful of veggie sizes: Dice your vegetables in uniform sizes so that they cook evenly. No one wants a stir fry with mushy bell peppers and undercooked zucchini. Prep ahead: Time is of the essence. Have all your veggies chopped and sauce mixed before you start cooking. This will make the cooking process smooth and enjoyable. Taste and adjust: Feel like it needs more salt? A bit more spice? Make those adjustments before serving.
Now you know exactly what to cook with ground turkey. It’s such a pretty and delicious, super easy dinner recipe that you will cook again and again. Be sure to check our other cracking Ground Turkey Recipes on GypsyPlate, and come back again for all the new flavors coming to you…
Ground Turkey Stir Fry, on our Gypsy Plate… enjoy!
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