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Ground Turkey Rice Bowls Recipe

Ground Turkey Rice Bowls Recipe
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Ground Turkey Rice Bowls are a flavorful and hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights. Ground turkey is cooked with aromatic garlic, ginger, and spices, then simmered in a savory soy and broth sauce thickened with cornstarch. Served over rice and topped with fresh veggies and a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce, these bowls offer a delicious blend of textures and bold flavors that are sure to satisfy.

Ingredients

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Ground Turkey Mixture

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil (or favorite cooking oil)
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp grated ginger
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1–2 Tbsp sriracha
  • 2–3 Tbsp chicken broth
  • 2 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp sea salt (more or less to taste)
  • 2 tsp cornstarch

Bang Bang Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • ½–1 Tbsp sriracha (more to increase spice level)
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp honey

For Serving

  • Cooked rice
  • Shredded carrots
  • Sliced cucumbers
  • Shelled edamame
  • Pickled onions
  • Avocado
  • Shredded cabbage
  • Sliced green onion
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth. Adjust the flavor by adding more sriracha for heat or honey and sweet chili sauce for sweetness. Chill the sauce until ready to serve.
  2. Cook Ground Turkey: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  3. Add Seasonings and Simmer: Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, smoked paprika, onion powder, soy sauce, sriracha, chicken broth, honey, black pepper, and sea salt. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.
  4. Thicken the Sauce: Sprinkle cornstarch evenly over the turkey mixture while stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Cook for another minute until the sauce thickens. Optionally, stir in 2 tablespoons of the prepared Bang Bang sauce into the turkey mixture for added flavor.
  5. Assemble Rice Bowls: In individual bowls, layer cooked rice and top with shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, shelled edamame, pickled onions, avocado, shredded cabbage, and the ground turkey mixture. Drizzle additional Bang Bang sauce on top and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of sriracha in the ground turkey and Bang Bang sauce.
  • Use low sodium soy sauce to control salt content.
  • The dish can be made ahead by preparing the turkey mixture and Bang Bang sauce separately; assemble bowls just before serving.
  • Feel free to substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter option.
  • For gluten-free version, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: ground turkey, rice bowls, Bang Bang sauce, easy dinner, weeknight meal, healthy, spicy sauce, Asian flavors

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