Ground Turkey Broccoli Stir Fry (Printable)
Lean ground turkey and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce, ready in 30 minutes for an easy weeknight meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1 pound 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
→ Sauce
08 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon honey
13 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
→ Other
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
15 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
16 - Cooked rice for serving
17 - Sesame seeds for garnish
# Step-by-step:
01 - Prepare all vegetables and measure out sauce ingredients before starting to ensure a smooth cooking process.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
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 with the vegetables.
07 - In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
08 - Pour the sauce over the turkey and vegetables. Stir well to combine everything evenly.
09 - If a thicker sauce is desired, add the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
10 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan so cleanup takes literally minutes
- The sauce hits that perfect balance of salty sweet and savory that makes you want to shovel it directly from the pan
02 -
- Ground turkey can release a lot of liquid as it cooks, so do not be alarmed if your pan looks watery at first, just keep cooking until it evaporates
- The sauce will taste more intense in the pan than on the finished dish, so season conservatively and let it mellow as it coats everything
03 -
- Prep every single ingredient before you start cooking, stir-fries wait for no one
- If your broccoli is in big pieces, give them a 2 minute head start before adding the other vegetables