Description

This Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry is a fast, protein-packed dish featuring lean ground turkey, crisp vegetables, and a rich, homemade teriyaki sauce. It’s served over rice or noodles and comes together in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or nutritious meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Stir Fry

1 lb ground turkey
1 tablespoon oil (sesame or neutral cooking oil)
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
½ cup shredded carrots
2 green onions, sliced (plus more for garnish)
Optional: sesame seeds, chili flakes, or chopped cilantro for garnish

For the Teriyaki Sauce

¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for GF)
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
1 tablespoon mirin or more soy sauce if unavailable
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Instructions

1. Cook the Ground Turkey

Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through (5–7 minutes).
Add garlic and ginger; cook 1–2 minutes more.

2. Add the Vegetables

Stir in bell pepper, broccoli, and carrots.
Cook for 4–5 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.

3. Make the Teriyaki Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, vinegar, mirin, and sesame oil.
Stir in cornstarch slurry until smooth.

4. Combine & Simmer

Pour sauce over the turkey and vegetables.
Stir to coat and simmer for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and glazes everything.

5. Serve

Spoon over steamed rice, brown rice, or noodles.
Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or chili flakes.

Notes

Add Crunch: Toss in water chestnuts, snow peas, or edamame
Spicy Kick: Add sriracha, chili garlic sauce, or crushed red pepper
Low-Carb Option: Serve over cauliflower rice or shredded cabbage stir fry
Meal Prep: Divide into containers with rice or noodles; lasts 4 days in the fridge
Gluten-Free: Use tamari and ensure mirin is GF or omit

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Stir-Fry Recipes
Method: Stovetop Stir-Fry
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1½ cups
Calories: 330 kcal
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 620 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 24 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 28 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg