Ground Turkey Teriyaki Bowls (Easy One-Pan Dinner) Recipe
Ground Turkey Teriyaki Bowls offer a quick and delicious weeknight dinner featuring a homemade teriyaki sauce simmered with ground turkey, crisp vegetables, and noodles or rice. This easy one-pan recipe requires no marinating or bottled sauces and comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy families seeking flavorful, healthy meals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Asian
Ingredients
Teriyaki Sauce
- ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey)
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Turkey Teriyaki Bowls
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (such as avocado or olive oil)
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 8 ounces cooked noodles (such as spaghetti, udon, ramen, or rice noodles)
Instructions
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar or honey, garlic, and ginger. Add the cornstarch water mixture and stir to combine.
- Brown the Turkey: Heat the oil in a large, high-sided skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and salt. Cook, breaking apart with a spatula, until browned and barely cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add The Veggies: Turn the heat down to medium, and add the broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots to the skillet. Stir and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until just tender but still crisp.
- Simmer with Sauce: Pour the sauce into the skillet with the turkey and vegetables. Stir to coat, then simmer on low for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.
- Toss with Noodles (Optional): Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to combine everything well. Cook on low for 1-2 more minutes until the noodles are heated through and absorb the sauce. If serving over rice, skip this step.
- Serve: Serve warm, topped with green onions and sesame seeds if using. Add a drizzle of chili crisp or sriracha if desired.
Notes
- Noodles: Ramen, udon, and spaghetti all work well. Cook noodles separately to prevent them from over-soaking the sauce. Alternatively, serve over rice.
- Stretch the Sauce: If the pan gets too dry after adding noodles, add a splash of chicken stock or water to help coat the noodles.
- Serving Suggestions: Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, chili crisp, or sriracha for added flavor.
