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Bang Bang Ground Turkey Rice Bowls

Bang Bang Ground Turkey Rice Bowls

A quick and healthy 30-minute dinner featuring lean ground turkey glazed in a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce, served over rice with fresh, crisp vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian American
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey 93% lean
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice warm
  • 1 cup red cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup English cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup shelled edamame thawed
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and rice vinegar. Set exactly half of the sauce aside for drizzling later.
  2. Cook the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Brown the turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Glaze the meat: Reduce the heat to low. Pour half of the sauce mixture over the cooked turkey. Stir constantly for 2 minutes until the sauce coats the meat thickly. Remove from heat.
  5. Assemble the bowls: Divide the warm cooked rice among four bowls. Top with the glazed turkey, shredded cabbage, cucumber, and edamame.
  6. Garnish and serve: Drizzle the reserved cold sauce over each bowl and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • Store the raw vegetables and extra sauce separately from the cooked meat and rice to prevent sogginess if meal prepping.
  • Turn the heat to low before adding the sauce to the pan to prevent the mayonnaise from separating.