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A colorful lean ground turkey stir fry with mixed vegetables in a skillet.

Savory Weeknight Lean Ground Turkey Stir Fry

This savory weeknight lean ground turkey stir fry is a quick and healthy meal packed with flavor and vibrant vegetables. It's perfect for a satisfying dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Wok

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Lean ground turkey 93% lean or higher
  • 16 -oz bag Pre-cut stir-fry vegetable mix alternatively: 1 head of broccoli florets, 2 bell peppers (any color), 1 onion, 1 cup snap peas, 1 large carrot, thinly sliced
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
  • 1 tablespoon Olive or sesame oil

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup Low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/4 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon Sriracha or red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch

Optional Garnishes

  • Sesame seeds
  • chopped green onions
  • fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, broth, rice vinegar, honey, Sriracha, and cornstarch until smooth, then set aside.

Cooking

  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add the ground turkey, and cook, breaking it up, until browned and no pink remains (5-7 minutes).
  • Push the cooked turkey to one side, add minced garlic and grated ginger to the empty side, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the stir-fry vegetable mix to the pan with the turkey and aromatics, then stir everything together.
  • Continue cooking and stirring frequently for 5-8 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  • Re-whisk the prepared sauce, pour it over the turkey and vegetables, and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
  • Remove from heat immediately; serve hot over steamed rice, quinoa, or noodles, and garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, or cilantro if desired.

Notes

For extra heat, add more Sriracha or red pepper flakes. You can easily customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand or what is in season.