Description
This Ground Turkey Stir Fry with broccoli is a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Lean ground turkey is cooked with fresh broccoli, onions, and a homemade savory-sweet sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and cornstarch for a deliciously saucy finish. Served over hot cooked rice, this stir fry combines protein and vegetables in a single, easy skillet meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Seasonings
- 1 pound lean ground turkey (or ground beef)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Vegetables & Oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 small yellow onion (sliced)
Sauce
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
To Serve
- Hot cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the turkey: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and stir to break it apart. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and continue stirring occasionally while covering the pan to ensure even cooking until the turkey is no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat and transfer the cooked turkey to a plate.
- Sauté broccoli and onion: Return the pan to the burner and add the vegetable or olive oil. Add the broccoli florets and sliced onion. Cook covered but stir often for about 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Prepare the sauce: While the vegetables cook, whisk together the water, low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, and cornstarch in a small bowl or measuring cup until smooth.
- Combine and thicken: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the vegetables. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce comes to a boil and thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Finish the stir fry: Add the cooked ground turkey back into the skillet. Stir well to warm through and thoroughly coat the meat and vegetables with the sauce.
- Serve: Spoon the turkey stir fry over hot cooked rice and serve immediately for a satisfying, balanced meal.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy 30-minute meal packed with protein and vegetables.
- You can substitute ground beef for the turkey if preferred, though turkey keeps it lean and healthy.
- Adjust the soy sauce and brown sugar amounts to taste if you prefer a less salty or sweeter sauce.
- Use fresh broccoli florets for the best texture; frozen can be used but may require additional cooking time.
- Serve with steamed white or brown rice, or for a lower-carb option, substitute cauliflower rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 258 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1302 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg
