Honey Garlic Ground Turkey
A quick and easy recipe that blends sweet honey and savory garlic for a delicious ground turkey dish ready in just 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Turkey
- 3–4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- Optional: Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 stalks Green Onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp Neutral Oil (Canola or Avocado)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Start by mincing the garlic and chopping the green onions for efficiency.
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the neutral oil and let it heat for about 30 seconds.
- Cook the garlic: Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the turkey: Cook the ground turkey for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up until fully cooked.
- Introduce the glaze: Mix honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil; pour over the turkey and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add heat: Sprinkle in red pepper flakes if desired and cook for an extra minute.
- Garnish and finish: Mix in chopped green onions and serve with garnished toppings.
Notes
Serve over rice, quinoa, or in lettuce wraps for a lighter meal. You can mix in vegetables for added crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: honey garlic ground turkey, quick dinner, easy weeknight meal