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Ground Turkey Rice Bowls

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A comforting dish featuring ground turkey, vibrant vegetables, and a delicious bang bang sauce, perfect for quick dinners or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil (or favorite cooking oil)
  • 2-3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tsp grated ginger
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 1-2 Tbsp sriracha
  • 2-3 Tbsp chicken broth
  • 2 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp sea salt (more or less to taste)
  • 2 tsp corn starch
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • ½-1 Tbsp sriracha (more to kick up the spice)
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp honey
  • Rice
  • Shredded carrots
  • Sliced cucumbers
  • Shelled edamame
  • Pickled onions
  • Avocado
  • Shredded cabbage
  • Sliced green onion
  • Sesame seeds and more!

Instructions

  1. Add all of the bang bang sauce ingredients to a small bowl.
  2. Whisk well to combine.
  3. Adjust flavor by adding more spice with extra sriracha or cutting it a bit with more honey or sweet chili sauce.
  4. Chill until ready to serve.
  5. Over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of sesame oil to a large skillet.
  6. When glistening, add the ground turkey and break into smaller pieces.
  7. Continue cooking until turkey is browned and reaches internal temperature of 165°F.
  8. Shift heat to medium-low heat and add in remaining ingredients, except the cornstarch.
  9. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. Sprinkle the corn starch over top and stir to combine, thickening the mixture.
  11. Just before serving, stir in about 2 tablespoons of the bang bang sauce into the meat (this is optional).
  12. Add rice, veggies, and all of your favorites to bowls.
  13. Spoon the ground turkey mixture into the bowls.
  14. Drizzle bang bang sauce over top.
  15. Garnish with sliced green onion and sesame seeds.

Notes

For a lighter option, use less mayonnaise and adjust the levels of sriracha for spice preference.

Nutrition

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