Description
These Korean-Style Ground Turkey Bowls offer a flavorful and nutritious meal featuring savory ground turkey cooked with garlic, ginger, and a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce. Served over steamed rice with fresh veggies and an optional fried egg, this dish is perfect for a quick, wholesome weeknight dinner that’s inspired by vibrant Korean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced
Vegetables and Toppings
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
- Optional: fried egg for topping
Instructions
- Cook the Turkey: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until no longer pink, about 5–6 minutes.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, making sure not to burn the garlic.
- Make the Sauce: Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, gochujang, toasted sesame seeds, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to coat the turkey evenly. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Finish with Green Onions: Remove the skillet from heat and fold in the sliced green onions to add freshness and a mild sharpness.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice between four bowls. Top each with a generous portion of the turkey mixture, shredded carrots, and steamed broccoli florets.
- Optional Topping: Add a fried egg on top of each bowl for extra protein and richness, if desired.
- Serve: Serve the bowls immediately while warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of gochujang to your preferred spice level for a milder or spicier dish.
- For a low-carb version, substitute the rice with cauliflower rice or other vegetable-based rice alternatives.
- Enhance the bowls by adding additional toppings such as sliced cucumbers, kimchi, or avocado slices for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
