Honey Garlic Ground Turkey Recipe for a Flavorful Dinner

This Honey Garlic Ground Turkey Recipe is a quick, delicious solution packed with flavor, making it perfect for budget-friendly weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Turkey Mixture

1 lb Ground Turkey Can substitute with ground chicken or beef
4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
1/4 cup Honey For vegan option, substitute with maple syrup
1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Helps balance flavors

Sauce

1 tbsp Rice Vinegar Can be swapped with apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp Sesame Oil Optional but recommended
1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Adjust based on spice tolerance

Garnishing

2 stalks Green Onions Save some for topping

Equipment

Large Skillet
wooden spoon
Mixing bowl

Method

Cooking Steps

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 1 minute until shimmering.
Add ground turkey, break it apart and sauté for 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
Reduce heat to medium, stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
Pour sauce over the turkey, stir to coat, and let simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
Stir in most of the green onions, reserving some for garnish.
Serve the turkey over rice, noodles or lettuce cups, topped with reserved green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 24gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider adjusting spice levels by tasting as you cook and substituting proteins as needed.

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