Ground Turkey Broccoli Stir Fry (Printable View)

Lean ground turkey and crisp broccoli tossed in a savory Asian sauce for a quick, protein-packed 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 ensure 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.
08 - Pour sauce over the turkey and vegetables. 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.
09 - 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 -
  • The ground turkey cooks in minutes but still delivers that satisfying umami punch you crave from takeout
  • Everything happens in one pan, which means maximum flavor with minimum cleanup
02 -
  • Ground turkey releases more liquid than sliced meat, so don't be alarmed if there's extra liquid in the pan initially
  • The vegetables will continue cooking after you add the sauce, so pull them off heat while they still have some crunch
03 -
  • Heat your pan before adding oil so nothing sticks, and let it get properly hot before adding ingredients
  • Don't crowd the pan or you'll end up steaming instead of stir frying

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