Ground Turkey Stir Fry
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This easy ground turkey stir-fry is here to help, just in time for all of you who need dinner in under 30 minutes! It’s made with fresh bell peppers, scallions, hoisin, and ginger.
Having a go-to recipe for hectic nights is essential for busy families. This ground turkey stir-fry with peppers and hoisin fits the bill.
I developed this meal because I love making stir-fry recipes like my 20-minute ground pork stir-fry, which comes together quickly.
Another favorite is my ground turkey enchilada. I love using ground turkey for weeknight meals, as it cooks quickly, so I knew it was the meat I wanted to use for this stir-fry.
This ground turkey stir fry is head-slappingly easy – it takes only 25 minutes to make! With plenty of veggies and a sweet hoisin sauce, your family will love it, and you’ll feel good about serving it.
Key ingredients in ground turkey stir fry
Hoisin sauce: This sweet sauce can be found in the Asian section of your grocery store. It lasts for ages in your fridge so you can use the rest the next time you make astir fry.
Ground turkey: This is available in most grocery stores. If you can’t find any, you can use ground chicken instead.
High-heat oil: Because stir-fries are cooked at a high temperature, make sure to choose an oil that stands up to heat. Avocado oil and grape seed oil are two good options.
What is the key to pan-frying ground turkey? The key to browning turkey in a skillet is to prevent it from releasing too much moisture as it cooks. One way to ensure it browns nicely is to choose a large skillet or wok. When a pan is too full, the temperature drops, causing the turkey to release excess liquid that prevents it from browning. You can also check that your skillet is preheated well. And lastly, do not stir it too much at first. Once you add it to the skillet, let it brown on the bottom for a minute or two before you start crumbling it.
Ground turkey stir fry variations to try
- If you do not like bell peppers, try diced zucchini, mushrooms, or broccoli.
- This recipe also works with ground chicken, beef, or pork. If your pork is fatty, drain off the meat before adding in the sauce and peppers.
- You can substitute a store-bought stir-fry sauce instead of the hoisin mixture. Teriyaki is yummy!
Ground Turkey Stir Fry Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry (can sub Shaoxing wine)
- 2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon high-heat cooking oil (such as grape seed or avocado oil)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 each red and yellow pepper (diced)
- 1 cup chopped scallions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted if desired)
Instructions
- Whisk together the broth, hoisin, sherry, vinegar, and cornstarch in a small dish.½ cup chicken broth, ¼ cup hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon dry sherry, 2 teaspoon white vinegar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet or wok over high heat. Add the garlic, onion, and ginger and stir-fry until the onion is starting to soften and turns translucent, about 3 minutes.2 tablespoon high-heat cooking oil, 3 cloves garlic, 1 small onion, 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- Add the turkey and break it apart with a spatula. Cook, crumbling the meat as it cooks until it is only pink in a couple of spots, about 5 to 6 minutes.1 pound ground turkey
- Add in the peppers and the sauce and cook, stirring often, until the peppers are tender and the sauce is thick, 5 to 6 minutes.1 each red and yellow pepper
- Stir in the scallions and remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle the stir fry with sesame seeds before serving.1 cup chopped scallions, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Notes
- Leftovers can be kept in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Make sure to reheat until steaming hot.
- The stir-fry can be reheated in a non-stick skillet, covered.
- If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of broth.
- It can also be heated in the microwave on high heat for 2 minutes per portion.
Nutrition
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Simply delicious!