Name: Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 1 Tbsp sesame oil (or favorite cooking oil); 2-3 garlic cloves (minced); 2 tsp grated ginger; ½ tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp onion powder; 3 Tbsp soy sauce (low sodium); 1-2 Tbsp sriracha; 2-3 Tbsp chicken broth; 2 tsp honey; ½ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp sea salt (more or less to taste); 2 tsp corn starch; ½ cup mayonnaise; 3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce; ½-1 Tbsp sriracha (more to kick up the spice); 1 tsp rice vinegar; 2 tsp honey; Rice (a flavorful base); Shredded carrots; Sliced cucumbers; Shelled edamame; Pickled onions; Avocado; Shredded cabbage; Sliced green onion; Sesame seeds; Any additional toppings you love!

Description

A comforting and nourishing rice bowl featuring seasoned ground turkey and a creamy, zesty bang bang sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground turkey
1 Tbsp sesame oil (or favorite cooking oil)
2–3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 tsp grated ginger
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp onion powder
3 Tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
1–2 Tbsp sriracha
2–3 Tbsp chicken broth
2 tsp honey
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp sea salt (more or less to taste)
2 tsp corn starch
½ cup mayonnaise
3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
½–1 Tbsp sriracha (more to kick up the spice)
1 tsp rice vinegar
2 tsp honey
Rice (a flavorful base)
Shredded carrots
Sliced cucumbers
Shelled edamame
Pickled onions
Avocado
Shredded cabbage
Sliced green onion
Sesame seeds
Any additional toppings you love!

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Instructions

Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey. Whisk until smooth and chill in the refrigerator.
Prepare the Ground Turkey Mixture: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet. Add ground turkey, cooking until golden brown. Reduce heat, stir in garlic, ginger, smoked paprika, onion powder, soy sauce, sriracha, chicken broth, honey, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Thicken It Up: Sprinkle corn starch into the mixture, stirring until combined. Optionally, mix in 2 tablespoons of the bang bang sauce.
Assemble Rice Bowls: Layer rice at the bottom of each bowl, add veggies, spoon in the ground turkey mixture, and drizzle with bang bang sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings and the level of spice in the bang bang sauce to suit your family’s tastes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 500
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 70mg