Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry (Printable Version)

Turkey, broccoli, and carrots tossed in homemade teriyaki sauce for a vibrant, quick weeknight meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Teriyaki Sauce

01 - 60 ml soy sauce
02 - 45 g brown sugar
03 - 240 ml water, divided use
04 - 30 ml honey
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated or minced
07 - 16 g corn starch
08 - 1 tablespoon orange zest

→ Stir Fry

09 - 450 g ground turkey
10 - 10 ml sesame oil
11 - 300 g broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
12 - 1 small onion, finely diced
13 - 100 g shredded carrots
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 180 ml water, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, honey, and brown sugar. Stir to integrate all components.
02 - Bring mixture to a gentle boil. Whisk corn starch with remaining 60 ml water to create a slurry, then gradually incorporate into saucepan. Allow sauce to thicken until glossy. Immediately remove from heat and stir in orange zest. Set aside.
03 - Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook, stirring, for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
04 - Add ground turkey to the pan. Cook, breaking up meat with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked through (internal temperature should reach 74°C), approximately 7–10 minutes.
05 - Stir in broccoli florets and shredded carrots. Continue cooking until vegetables are tender and heated through, about 3–5 minutes.
06 - Reduce heat to low. Pour prepared teriyaki sauce over stir fry, mixing until evenly coated. Simmer for several minutes until hot and ready to serve.
07 - Serve immediately over steamed rice or as preferred. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Substitute ground chicken, pork, or beef if desired; drain excess fat when using beef.
02 - Add cayenne, red pepper flakes, or sriracha to introduce more heat.
03 - Enhance with additional vegetables such as snow peas, bell peppers, or baby corn.
04 - Serve over rice, noodles, cauliflower rice, or as lettuce wraps for varied presentation.
05 - If sauce is too thick after cooking, gradually whisk in extra water to achieve preferred consistency.

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