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Korean-Style Ground Turkey

This Korean-Style Ground Turkey Recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal packed with flavor from soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and a hint of spice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tbsp brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes adjust to taste
For the Turkey
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
  • 15 oz ground turkey
  • 6 tbsp chives (chopped) with some reserved for garnishing
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, and chili flakes. Mix until the cornstarch is fully dissolved, then set this mixture aside.
  2. Drizzle sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up into small chunks. Cook until there’s no raw pink color left.
  2. Pour in the soy sauce mixture, keeping the heat high. Stir for another 2 minutes until the sauce turns golden brown and starts to thicken (add a tablespoon of water if it becomes too thick).
  3. Toss in chives, reserving some for garnish, and turn off the heat.
  4. Top with sesame seeds and any remaining chopped chives. Serve hot over rice and alongside your favorite steamed vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

Notes

Serve over rice, alongside steamed vegetables or in lettuce wraps. Customize with other ingredients like bell peppers or mushrooms. For a vegetarian option, substitute ground turkey with plant-based protein.

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