Description
Ground Turkey and Peppers Stir-Fry is a quick, healthy, and colorful one-pan meal featuring lean turkey, vibrant bell peppers, and a savory sauce. It’s perfect for weeknights or meal prep and can be served over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce or oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil or sesame oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, and onion (if using). Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add bell peppers and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until just tender.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin/oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Add cornstarch mixed with a splash of water if thickening is desired.
- Pour sauce into skillet, stir to coat everything evenly, and simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
- Swap turkey for ground chicken or beef.
- Add zucchini, mushrooms, or broccoli for more veggies.
- Serve with rice, noodles, lettuce wraps, or as taco filling.
- Add Thai basil and fish sauce for a Thai-inspired twist.
- Reheat with a splash of broth to refresh leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
