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A colorful ground turkey and vegetable stir fry served in a bowl.

Classic Ground Turkey and Vegetable Stir Fry

Enjoy this quick and flavorful Classic Ground Turkey and Vegetable Stir Fry, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal. Lean ground turkey is stir-fried with an array of vibrant vegetables and coated in a delicious savory sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated optional
  • 4 cups mixed stir-fry vegetables e.g., broccoli florets, sliced carrots, bell peppers, snap peas, mushrooms
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce or hoisin sauce for a vegetarian option
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil for the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
For Serving & Garnish
  • Cooked brown or white rice for serving
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Spoon
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop all vegetables, mince garlic and ginger, then whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, and cornstarch slurry in a small bowl to prepare the sauce.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Brown the ground turkey for 5-7 minutes until no pink remains, then drain excess grease and set aside.
  2. Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add harder vegetables like broccoli and carrots first, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes. Then add softer vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, and mushrooms, and continue to stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
  4. Return the cooked turkey to the skillet, re-whisk the sauce, and pour it over the turkey and vegetables. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
Serving
  1. Serve the stir fry hot over cooked rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Notes

Adjust the amount of ginger or add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat if desired. This stir-fry is also delicious with other protein sources like chicken or tofu.