Ground Turkey Broccoli Stir Fry (Printable Version)
Lean ground turkey and crisp-tender broccoli in a savory sesame-soy sauce, ready in 30 minutes for a satisfying weeknight meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1 lb ground turkey
→ Vegetables
02 - 4 cups broccoli florets
03 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
04 - 3 green onions, sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
07 - 1 medium carrot, julienned (optional)
→ Sauce
08 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce for vegetarian option)
10 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
11 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
12 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
13 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Other
14 - 1 tbsp olive oil or neutral cooking oil
15 - 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry, optional for thickening)
16 - Cooked rice or noodles, to serve (optional)
17 - Sesame seeds, for garnish
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Prepare all vegetables and measure out the sauce ingredients before starting.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
03 - Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
04 - In the same pan, add a touch more oil if needed. Sauté garlic, ginger, and green onions for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Add broccoli florets, red bell pepper, and carrot. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
06 - Return the cooked turkey to the pan.
07 - In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes.
08 - Pour the sauce over the turkey and vegetables. Stir well to combine. If a thicker sauce is desired, add the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
09 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
10 - Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes, including prep time
- The ground turkey creates these perfect little crumbles that soak up all that savory sauce
- You can load it with whatever vegetables are languishing in your fridge
02 -
- Crowding the pan steams your vegetables instead of stir frying them, so use your biggest skillet or cook in batches
- The sauce will taste quite salty on its own but balances perfectly once it coats the turkey and vegetables
03 -
- Cut your vegetables into similar sizes so they cook evenly
- Preheat your pan properly before adding any ingredients