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Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water for slurry
For the Stir Fry
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 head of broccoli cut into florets
  • 2 carrots sliced thinly or shredded
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 cup snap peas
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Set aside.
  2. In a separate tiny bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Set aside.
Cook the Turkey
  1. Heat the sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground turkey and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until fully browned. Drain any excess liquid and set the turkey aside.
Stir Fry the Vegetables
  1. Add the chopped onion and broccoli florets to the same pan. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and slightly tender.
  2. Add the sliced carrots, red bell pepper, and snap peas. Continue to stir fry for another 2 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
Combine and Glaze
  1. Return the cooked ground turkey to the pan with the vegetables. Stir to combine.
  2. Give the teriyaki sauce a quick whisk and pour it over the turkey and vegetables.
  3. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 60-90 seconds, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened into a glossy glaze that coats all the ingredients.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat and serve immediately over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.