Ground Turkey Rice Bowls (Printable)
Savory ground turkey with jasmine rice, crisp veggies, and tangy sauce. Ready in 35 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground turkey
→ Grains
02 - 1 cup uncooked jasmine or basmati rice
03 - 2 cups water
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 medium carrot, grated
06 - 2 spring onions, sliced
07 - 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
08 - 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
→ Sauces and Aromatics
09 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
11 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
12 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
13 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
14 - 1 tsp sriracha or chili sauce (optional)
→ Toppings
15 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
16 - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
17 - Lime wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - Rinse rice under cold water until the runoff runs clear. Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan, bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover tightly and simmer for 15 minutes until grains are tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing.
02 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden.
03 - Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned and cooked through with no pink remaining.
04 - Pour in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sriracha if using. Add the diced bell pepper and grated carrot, stirring to combine. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly but still retain some crunch.
05 - Divide the cooked rice evenly among four serving bowls. Spoon the turkey and vegetable mixture over each portion of rice. Arrange shredded cabbage, cucumber slices, and spring onions alongside the turkey.
06 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over each bowl. Top with fresh cilantro leaves and add a lime wedge to each serving. Serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce is a three ingredient trick that makes the turkey taste like it marinated all day.
- Everything cooks in two pans which means cleanup is almost nonexistent.
- Raw vegetables on top add crunch and freshness without extra cooking work.
02 -
- Do not skip rinsing the rice or you will end up with gummy clumps instead of distinct fluffy grains.
- Letting the turkey sit undisturbed for the first two minutes of cooking creates a deeper brown crust that carries more flavor.
03 -
- Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes and you will never go back to the store bought version.
- Squeeze the lime juice over the bowl right before eating rather than beforehand so the brightness hits at peak intensity.