Ground Turkey Broccoli Stir Fry (Printable)

Lean ground turkey and crisp broccoli in a savory sesame-soy sauce, ready in 25 minutes for an easy weeknight meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 cups broccoli florets
03 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
05 - 3 green onions, sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated

→ Sauce

08 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
10 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
11 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
12 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
13 - 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

→ Garnish

14 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
15 - Fresh cilantro or sliced green onions

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, and cornstarch slurry in a small bowl. Set aside until ready to use.
02 - Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add a splash of oil if needed. Sauté garlic, ginger, and the white parts of green onions for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
05 - Return the turkey to the skillet. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are coated and sauce thickens.
06 - Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions or cilantro if desired. Serve hot, with rice or noodles if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent much longer
  • The ground turkey creates these crispy, flavorful bits that soak up the sauce beautifully
  • You can swap whatever vegetables are languishing in your crisper drawer
02 -
  • Ground turkey can release a lot of water, so let it brown undisturbed for a minute between stirring to get those crispy bits
  • The cornstarch slurry will settle, so give it a quick stir right before pouring
  • Your pan needs to be hot before adding vegetables or they will steam instead of stir fry
03 -
  • Cut all your vegetables before you start cooking, once the heat is on things move fast
  • Let your wok get properly hot before adding any oil or ingredients
  • Dont overcrowd the pan or everything will steam instead of getting those crispy edges

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