Ground Turkey and Rice Stir-Fry
Ground Turkey and Rice Stir-Fry
Ingredients
For the Stir-Fry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey, lean
- 16 ounces frozen stir-fry vegetable mix, thawed
- 3 cups cooked rice, warm
For the Stir-Fry Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce, low-sodium preferred
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic. In a separate tiny bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry. Set both aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Add the thawed frozen stir-fry vegetable mix to the skillet with the cooked turkey. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Stir in the warm cooked rice, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the turkey and vegetables. Pour the prepared stir-fry sauce over the mixture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Give the cornstarch slurry a quick whisk again, then pour it into the skillet. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats all the ingredients. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Ground Turkey and Rice Stir-Fry
Ingredients
For the Stir-Fry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey, lean
- 16 ounces frozen stir-fry vegetable mix, thawed
- 3 cups cooked rice, warm
For the Stir-Fry Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce, low-sodium preferred
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic. In a separate tiny bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry. Set both aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Add the thawed frozen stir-fry vegetable mix to the skillet with the cooked turkey. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Stir in the warm cooked rice, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the turkey and vegetables. Pour the prepared stir-fry sauce over the mixture.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Give the cornstarch slurry a quick whisk again, then pour it into the skillet. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats all the ingredients. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min