Description
Savory ground turkey teriyaki rice bowls bring Japanese-inspired comfort to weeknight dinners. Zesty sauce, tender turkey, and fluffy rice create a quick, satisfying meal that delights with each delectable bite you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 tbsps honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 cup steamed broccoli
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare Teriyaki Sauce: Whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, water, and brown sugar into a silky, uniform glaze. Set mixture aside for later use.
- Sear Turkey: Warm sesame oil in a spacious skillet over medium flame. Introduce ground turkey, methodically fragmenting meat while cooking until perfectly golden and thoroughly done, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Infuse Aromatics: Fold in minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, and cracked black pepper. Briefly sauté to release vibrant, fragrant notes, stirring continuously for one minute.
- Integrate Sauce: Stream teriyaki glaze over seasoned turkey, ensuring complete coverage. Allow mixture to gently simmer, reducing and thickening for 3-5 minutes until sauce clings richly to meat.
- Compose Bowl: Layer warm rice as foundation, crown with teriyaki-glazed turkey. Accompany with steamed broccoli florets and delicately shredded carrots for textural contrast.
- Finish and Garnish: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions across the bowl, adding visual appeal and complementary flavor dimensions.
Notes
- Break turkey into small, even pieces while cooking to ensure uniform browning and prevent clumping, which helps achieve a better texture and flavor absorption.
- Whisk cornstarch mixture thoroughly to prevent lumps and create a smooth, glossy teriyaki sauce that clings perfectly to the ground turkey.
- Cook ground turkey on medium heat to avoid burning and maintain moisture, allowing the meat to brown evenly without becoming dry or tough.
- Swap white rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb version, or use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free alternative that doesn’t compromise the dish’s authentic teriyaki flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg