Ground Turkey Rice Bowls (Print Version)
Savory ground turkey over jasmine rice with crisp vegetables and tangy Asian-inspired sauce.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground turkey
→ Grains
02 - 1 cup uncooked jasmine or basmati rice
03 - 2 cups water
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 medium carrot, grated
06 - 2 spring onions, sliced
07 - 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
08 - 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
→ Sauces & Aromatics
09 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
11 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
12 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
13 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
14 - 1 tsp sriracha or chili sauce (optional)
→ Toppings
15 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
16 - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
17 - Lime wedges
# How To Make It:
01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes until grains are tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
02 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden.
03 - Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon into small crumbles. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is completely browned and no pink remains.
04 - Pour in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sriracha if using. Stir to coat the turkey evenly. Toss in the diced bell pepper and grated carrot. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender and coated in sauce.
05 - Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Spoon the turkey and vegetable mixture over the rice. Arrange shredded cabbage, cucumber slices, and spring onions on top of each bowl.
06 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro over each bowl. Add a lime wedge to the side of each bowl for squeezing. Serve immediately while warm.
# Handy Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in about thirty five minutes, which means you can start hungry and finish eating before you think about ordering takeout.
- The bowl format lets everyone customize their own toppings, so picky eaters and adventurous ones sit at the same table without complaint.
02 -
- Do not skip rinsing the rice or you will end up with gummy clumps that bury the flavors of the bowl.
- Resist the urge to stir the turkey constantly while browning, letting it sit undisturbed for a minute at a time creates better caramelization.
03 -
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes before sprinkling them on, it doubles their flavor with almost no effort.
- Prep all your vegetables before you turn on the stove because the cooking moves fast once it starts.