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    Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry

    Last Updated July 26, 2021. Published November 19, 2020 By Lorie 2 Comments

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    Broccoli in pan with teriyaki and turkey and in bowl with sesame seeds.

    A simple weeknight dinner ready in under 30 minutes, this Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry is just the right amount of sweet and savory. Packed with broccoli, a hint of orange zest and all the flavor the whole family will love!

    Bowl with rice, turkey, broccoli and sesame seeds over top.

    A simple weeknight dinner that no one complains about is seriously a dream come true.

    This Ground Turkey Teriyaki is the meal that you won't mind making, and they will sit up straight with big smiles--and maybe even offer to do dishes! Ok, I went too far. That won't happen, who are we kidding.

    But regardless, I love this ground turkey teriyaki stir fry because:

    1. Prep time is minimal. The only veggie I chop up is the onion or leek. Other than that. I add frozen broccoli and use minute rice or rice I already prepped in the week so this one is easy peasy.
    2. Cook time is quick. You can make the teriyaki sauce while you stir fry the meat and veggies. Doing so will have you looking at about 15 minutes of cook time.
    3. The teriyaki sauce. Do you know how easy teriyaki sauce is to make? Seriously, there is no need to ever go store bought again.
    4. The flavor of teriyaki with a hint of orange zest is out of this world. I love teriyaki, I mean how could you not? Simple ingredients don't have to be boring. Just a little bit of zest does the trick!

    What you will need to make this:

    • I use frozen broccoli more often than not. Makes it one less thing to prep! Fresh broccoli florets will work fine as well.
    • For a bit more flavor, I always opt for 85% lean ground turkey. I find anything higher to be too lean for my liking.
    • I came into a TON of leeks accidentally when I put in a grocery order. I don't normally add leeks to stir fries but I did like it a lot. You can use green onions or a regular onion instead if you don't have any leeks.
    Ground meat, broccoli, brown sugar and other ingredients labeled on counter.

    How to make this recipe:

    You can make the teriyaki sauce while you cook the stir fry if you would like. You can also make it in advance and have it ready in the fridge or set it aside until you are ready to add it in.

    • Combine the ¾ cup water, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Stir to combine. Allow it to come to a slight boil. (steps 1-2)
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the corn starch and ¼ cup water to make a slurry. The corn starch should be completely dissolved. Once the mixture in the pot starts to bubble, slowly add the slurry into the pot and stir continuously until thickened as desired. This will thicken pretty fast. Remove from the heat immediately and set aside until ready to use. (step 3)
    Teriyaki sauce in pan.
    • While the teriyaki sauce is heating, heat the sesame oil in a wok or frying pan. Add the onions or leeks and sauté for several minutes to soften. Add in the ground turkey and cook until cooked through. (steps 4-5)
    • Once the turkey is cooked, add in the broccoli and sauté several minutes or until cooked through (if frozen) or softened and starting to brown slightly (fresh). (step 6)
    Ground turkey in skillet with broccoli and leeks.

    Turn the heat to low and pour in the teriyaki sauce. Stir to combine and allow to simmer for several minutes. Sprinkle fresh orange zest over top. Add salt and pepper to taste. (steps 7 and 8)

    Spoon over rice when you are ready to serve and sprinkle

    Broccoli and teriyaki sauce in pan.

    Notes and Tips:

    • You can certainly use another kind of ground meat if desired. Chicken, pork or beef would still be delicious.
    • For a kick of head, add in some cayenne or red pepper flakes to your ground turkey teriyaki. A touch of siracha is great as well!
    • If you teriyaki is too thick, add in some water until desired thickness.
    Ground turkey teriyaki in skillet with broccoli and chopsticks.

    Try these other simple dinner recipes:

    • Spinach Feta Turkey Burger
    • Simple Turkey Pepper Skillet
    • Orange Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
    • Honey Garlic Chicken
    • Simple Turkey Chili

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    Ground turkey stir fry with broccoli and sesame seeds.

    Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry

    A simple weeknight dinner ready in under 30 minutes, this Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry is just the right amount of sweet and savory. Packed with broccoli, a hint of orange zest and all the flavor the whole family will love!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 277kcal
    Author: Lorie Yarro

    Ingredients 

    For the Teriyaki Sauce

    • ¼ c soy sauce
    • 3 T brown sugar
    • 1 c water, divided
    • 2 T honey
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 teaspoon ginger
    • 2 T corn starch

    For the Stir Fry

    • 1 lb Turkey
    • 2 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 1 16 oz. package frozen broccoli florets
    • 1 leek, green removed and chopped
    • 1 T orange zest (optional)
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    For the Teriyaki Sauce

    • Combine ¾ cup water, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, honey, and brown sugar in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Stir to combine.
    • Bring to a low boil. Whisk ¼ c water and corn starch together well until corn starch is completely dissolved. Slowly stir in the corn starch mixture (slurry) and allow to thicken. Remove from heat immediately and set aside until ready to add to stir fry.

    For the Stir Fry

    • Add the sesame oil to a wok or skillet over medium high heat. Add the leeks or onion to skillet and heat for several minutes to soften. Add in the turkey and heat until fully cooked (165°F should be internal temperature.), about 7-10 minutes.
    • Add in the broccoli and cook until heated through and tender. Change the heat to low and stir in the Teriyaki sauce. Simmer for several minutes until ready to serve. Add the orange zest if desired.
    • Serve over rice or as desired!

    Notes

    • You can certainly use another kind of ground meat if desired. Chicken, pork or beef would still be delicious.
    • For a kick of head, add in some cayenne or red pepper flakes. A touch of siracha is great as well!
    • If you teriyaki is too thick, add in some water until desired thickness.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 946mg | Potassium: 638mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1123IU | Vitamin C: 105mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Summer says

      October 24, 2021 at 10:31 am

      If you use store bought teriyaki how much do you use?

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      • Lorie says

        October 24, 2021 at 4:42 pm

        Hi! I would start with about 1/2 to 3/4 cup and then add in more as desired. Hope that helps!

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