Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry
This quick and easy Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry is packed with sweet and savory flavors the whole family will enjoy. Made with a simple homemade teriyaki sauce featuring a hint of orange zest, this healthy dish comes together in just 30 minutes and pairs perfectly with rice, noodles, or even lettuce wraps.
Servings: 4
Calories: 277kcal
Ingredients
For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup water divided
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated or minced
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
For the Stir Fry:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 3 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Make the Teriyaki Sauce:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine ¾ cup water, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, honey, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a low boil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ¼ cup water and corn starch until the corn starch is fully dissolved.
- Slowly stir the corn starch slurry into the saucepan and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the orange zest. Set aside until ready to use.
Make the Stir Fry:
- Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook until fully cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F), about 7-10 minutes.
- Add broccoli and shredded carrots to the skillet and cook until heated through and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the stir fry. Stir to coat evenly and let simmer for a few minutes.
Serve:
- Serve the stir fry over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice. It can also be served as a filling for lettuce wraps.
Notes
Meat Substitutions: Feel free to use ground chicken, pork, or beef instead of turkey. For beef, make sure to drain excess grease after browning.
Add Spice: For a spicy kick, add cayenne, red pepper flakes, or a touch of sriracha to the dish.
Vegetable Variations: Broccoli and carrots are classic, but you can add snow peas, bell peppers, baby corn, or any other veggies you like.
Serving Suggestions: This dish pairs well with rice, cauliflower rice, noodles, or can even be served in lettuce wraps.
Adjust Sauce Thickness: If the teriyaki sauce becomes too thick, simply stir in a little water until it reaches your desired consistency.
Add Spice: For a spicy kick, add cayenne, red pepper flakes, or a touch of sriracha to the dish.
Vegetable Variations: Broccoli and carrots are classic, but you can add snow peas, bell peppers, baby corn, or any other veggies you like.
Serving Suggestions: This dish pairs well with rice, cauliflower rice, noodles, or can even be served in lettuce wraps.
Adjust Sauce Thickness: If the teriyaki sauce becomes too thick, simply stir in a little water until it reaches your desired consistency.