Korean Ground Turkey

This Korean Ground Turkey is inspired by the flavors of traditional Korean bulgogi. It's simple, full of flavor, high in protein, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner -- especially when made into Korean turkey bowls with fluffy rice and carrot and cucumber salad.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 235kcal

Author: Lindsey Janeiro, RDN

Ingredients

1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
3 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
3 tbsp packed light brown sugar or honey or other substitute
2 tsp sesame oil
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Garnishes

sesame seeds
green onion

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground turkey and minced garlic and cook 5-6 minutes, until turkey has browned and is no longer pink. Be sure to crumble the turkey as it cooks.
1 pound 93% lean ground turkey, 3 garlic cloves, minced
While turkey is cooking, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ground ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes.
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, 3 tbsp packed light brown sugar, 2 tsp sesame oil, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Pour sauce over turkey into the pan and stir. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
When done, serve and garnish with sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onion.
sesame seeds, green onion

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