Description
This flavorful Korean Ground Turkey & Rice Bowl combines lean ground turkey with a savory and slightly sweet sauce made from garlic, honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil, served over fluffy steamed rice and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. It’s a quick and delicious one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 cups uncooked rice (white or brown)
- 4 cloves garlic, grated or minced
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Garnish
- Green onion, sliced, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rice: Prepare the rice according to the package directions. You can use either white or brown rice depending on your preference. Set aside once cooked.
- Brown the turkey: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, for 8-10 minutes or until fully cooked through and no pink remains.
- Make the sauce: While the turkey is cooking, combine the grated garlic, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper in a bowl. Stir well to combine.
- Combine sauce and turkey: Once the turkey is cooked, pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the turkey. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and absorb into the turkey.
- Serve and garnish: Portion cooked rice into bowls, top with the saucy ground turkey mixture, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken or beef if you prefer.
- Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- For a lower sodium meal, use low-sodium soy sauce.
- Add steamed or stir-fried vegetables such as broccoli or bell peppers to complete the meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet or microwave.
