Description
This Teriyaki Turkey Rice Bowl is a quick, delicious, and healthy meal featuring ground turkey sautéed with fresh vegetables and coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce, served over steamed white or brown rice. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe balances savory, sweet, and tangy flavors with a nutritious twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 pound ground turkey
Vegetables
- 1 cup broccoli, finely chopped
- 2 large carrots, grated
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (divided)
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons warm water
Others
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 cups cooked white or brown rice
Instructions
- Make Teriyaki Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, ground ginger, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons warm water until smooth and well combined to create the teriyaki sauce.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and garlic and sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Then add finely chopped broccoli and grated carrots, cooking until vegetables are tender but still crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
- Cook Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet with the vegetables. Break the turkey apart with a spatula and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Make sure there is no pink remaining and it is cooked evenly.
- Combine with Sauce: Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the cooked turkey and vegetable mixture. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Let the mixture simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and glazes the ingredients.
- Serve: Spoon the teriyaki turkey and vegetable mixture over 4 cups of cooked white or brown rice. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired, and serve hot for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the salt content.
- Freshly grated ginger and garlic provide the best flavor but pre-minced can be used for convenience.
- Brown rice can be substituted for white rice for more fiber and nutrients.
- Adjust sugar levels in the sauce to taste for more or less sweetness.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in a skillet or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Teriyaki, Turkey, Rice Bowls, Ground Turkey Recipe, Healthy Dinner, Asian Inspired, Quick Meal
