Ground Turkey Stir Fry

Ground turkey stir fry is a quick and flavorful dinner option that's perfect for busy weeknights. This easy recipe features ground turkey cooked with a shredded cabbage mix and a simple homemade stir fry sauce.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Keyword ground turkey, stir fry

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 246kcal

Author Elizabeth Rodriguez

Ingredients

¼ cup Water
1 tablespoon Corn Starch
¼ cup Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
2 Large Garlic Cloves grated or finely minced
1 teaspoon Ginger Powder use fresh if you have it on hand (grated or minced)
Pinch of Crushed Red Pepper or to taste – leave it out if you don’t like spicy
1½ tablespoons Oil use a neutral (flavorless) oil with a high smoke point (canola oil, avocado oil, vegetable oil, etc.)
1 pound Ground Turkey use lean but not turkey breast (93/7 or 85/15 work well)
1 teaspoon Salt we use kosher salt
12 ounces Shredded Cabbage Mix about 6 cups packed down lightly (we use a prepackaged cole slaw mix that contains shredded green cabbage, red cabbage and carrots)
2–3 tablespoons Green Onions sliced – plus extra for garnish, if desired

Instructions

Add the water and cornstarch to a jar or medium bowl. Use a fork or small whisk to stir the mixture until the cornstarch dissolves.
Add the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper (if using). Stir vigorously until well combined. Stir the sauce again just before using.
Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up slightly and spreading it into a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes without stirring.
Stir the turkey while breaking it up further, then spread it into a single layer again. Cook for another 2 minutes.
Continue stirring and breaking up the turkey, cooking for 2–3 more minutes until it is browned and the liquid has evaporated. Stir frequently to prevent clumping.
Add the shredded cabbage mix to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the stir fry sauce and stir well to coat the turkey and cabbage evenly.
Cover the skillet and cook for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the sliced green onions and serve with white rice or noodles, if desired.

Notes

This dish cooks quickly, so if you’re serving it with rice or noodles, have them nearly ready before you start cooking.
Cornstarch settles at the bottom if the sauce sits. Stir it well before adding it to the skillet to ensure it’s fully incorporated.
Add just a little salt while browning the turkey. The stir fry sauce contains enough salt to season the dish, and you can always adjust at the end.
This recipe comes together fast, so make sure all your ingredients are measured and ready to go before you start cooking.

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