Ginger-Garlic Turkey Stir-Fry with Steamed Broccoli

A quick and vibrant stir-fry featuring lean ground turkey, colorful bell peppers, and fresh aromatics in a savory sauce, served alongside fluffy basmati rice and crisp-tender steamed broccoli.
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Total: 25 min
- Servings: 4
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: $3.32/serving
Dietary
- Dairy-Free
- Nut-Free
- Egg-Free
- High-Protein
Tags
- quick
- stir-fry
- healthy
- savory
- budget-friendly
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey (lean)
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 yellow onion (medium, thinly sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 2 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1.5 cup basmati rice (uncooked)
- 3 cup fresh broccoli florets
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- First, prepare your basmati rice. Rinse 1 1/2 cups basmati rice thoroughly under cold water. Combine rice with 2 1/4 cups water and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- While the rice cooks, prepare the stir-fry sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Add 1 thinly sliced yellow onion and 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour the prepared stir-fry sauce into the skillet with the turkey and vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients, about 1-2 minutes.
- In a separate pot, steam 3 cups fresh broccoli florets for 5-7 minutes, until tender-crisp.
- Serve the Ginger-Garlic Turkey Stir-Fry immediately over the cooked basmati rice, with the steamed broccoli on the side. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, if desired.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 485
- Protein: 37.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fat: 15.5 g
- Fiber: 4.5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Sugar: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg