Ground Turkey Broccoli Stir Fry (Printable Version)

Lean ground turkey and crisp broccoli in a savory Asian-inspired sauce, ready in just 30 minutes for a satisfying weeknight meal.

# What You 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

→ Sauce

08 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
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

→ Other

14 - 1 tbsp olive oil or neutral cooking oil
15 - 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
16 - Cooked rice or noodles for serving
17 - Sesame seeds for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Prepare all vegetables and measure out sauce ingredients before starting to cook.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. 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.
03 - In the same pan, add a touch more oil if needed. Sauté garlic, ginger, and green onions for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add broccoli florets, red bell pepper, and carrot. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
05 - Return the cooked turkey to the pan. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the turkey and vegetables.
06 - 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. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
07 - Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together with pantry staples and hits every savory, sweet, and tangy note
  • Ground turkey cooks in minutes and absorbs all those incredible Asian-inspired flavors
02 -
  • Have everything chopped and measured before you turn on the heat, stir-frying happens fast
  • Crowding the pan steams instead of stir-fries, so use your largest wok or skillet
03 -
  • Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version
  • Let the wok get properly hot before adding ingredients for that restaurant-quality sear