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    Home » Chicken & Poultry

    Ground Turkey Stir Fry

    Published: Oct 9, 2021 / Updated: Jul 4, 2022 / 19 Comments

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    This ground turkey stir fry recipe is quick, easy, filled with plenty of veggies, and has a delicious homemade sauce! Great over rice or noodles.

    Love ground turkey? Try this Ground Turkey Soup with Vegetables and Pasta or these Ground Turkey Tacos!

    bowl of ground turkey stir fry

    Easy ground turkey stir fry

    Ground turkey is so underrated, in my opinion. It's a fantastic lean protein, and it works extremely well in this stir fry. It's sure to be a hit with everyone in your home! I love how simple this recipe is for a weeknight dinner, and it's a great way to get in a complete meal with all the veggies we're using.

    You can't beat how quick this stir fry is to make. It's on your table in 30 minutes, and I'm betting it'll go into your rotation of ground turkey recipes immediately! Who doesn't like dressing up ground turkey a little bit?

    Ingredients you'll need

    • Ground turkey - the key ingredient in our stir fry. It's packed with flavor!
    • Olive oil - to fry the turkey meat and aromatics
    • Onion - I don't know about you, but I have to include onion in stir fry
    • Mushrooms - I love their texture and flavor, but you can leave them out if you're not a fan
    • Cabbage - adds a fantastic crunch. You could sub with bok choy if you can find it!
    • Bell pepper - red is my favorite, but any color works
    • Broccoli - nothing is better than a bite of crunchy broccoli smothered in sauce
    • Ginger - adds a fresh and zesty element to the sauce
    • Garlic - a standard in any stir fry sauce to maximize flavor
    • Hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and sriracha - this iconic trio of Asian sauces makes our sauce sweet, spicy, and savory!
    • Cider vinegar - adds even more dimension to the sauce
    • Chicken broth - this rounds out the sauce with a full, rich flavor
    • Cornstarch - to thicken up the sauce

    What is hoisin sauce?

    • Hoisin sauce is a sweet and savory sauce made with soybeans and garlic that can be found in the Asian foods section of most grocery stores. You can drizzle more on top once the stir fry is cooked if you like. It's a great finishing sauce as well, much like sriracha!

    How to make this stir fry

    This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.

    prepping vegetables and whisking sauce for ground turkey stir fry

    Prep all ingredients before you start cooking, including adding all sauce ingredients to a bowl and whisking them together.

    frying ground turkey in a skillet for stir fry and adding vegetables

    Cook the ground turkey in a large skillet and transfer it to a plate/bowl. Add the oil to the same skillet and give the onion a one minute head start, then add the rest of the vegetables and stir fry them for 3-4 minutes.

    adding the homemade sauce to ground turkey stir fry and cooking to perfection

    Add the turkey back to the skillet and stir in the sauce. Let it cook for a couple of minutes until thickened (but note it's not too thick of a sauce), stirring often so everything is coated!

    Pro tip

    • I keep a piece fresh ginger in the freezer in a ZipLoc. It's so much easier to grate when it's frozen (I use my Microplane to grate it), and I never have to worry that I don't have any or that it's lost in my fridge somewhere!

    Substitutions and variations

    • You can easily change up the vegetables! Just be sure to cut them around the same size so that they cook at a similar rate.
    • Ground chicken or even ground pork or beef will work in this recipe instead of the turkey.
    • The sriracha sauce doesn't make this dish particularly spicy, but you can leave it out if you need to. I'd add a little more hoisin sauce to compensate, but you'll end up with a sweeter stir fry overall.

    What to serve with this recipe

    • My go-to is jasmine rice with any stir fry. Brown rice would be great as well.
    • Your favorite kind of noodle works too. Try rice noodles or Udon.
    • It's also fine on its own if you don't want extra carbs.
    close-up of ground turkey stir fry

    Leftovers and storage

    • This stir fry will keep for a few days in the fridge in a covered container.
    • In a small saucepan, reheat on a low heat until warmed. Definitely make fresh rice or noodles for leftovers, though.
    • Make some delicious lettuce wraps with the leftovers to change it up!

    More homemade stir fry recipes

    • Easy Chicken Stir Fry
    • Ground Beef Stir Fry
    • Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry
    • Beef Ramen Noodles (Stir Fry)
    • Easy Chicken Ramen Stir Fry
    • Ground Pork Stir Fry
    ground turkey stir fry in a cast iron skillet

    Questions about this ground turkey stir fry? Talk to me in the comments below. As always, tag me #saltandlavender on Instagram if you've made one of my recipes!

    bowl of ground turkey stir fry

    Ground Turkey Stir Fry

    This ground turkey stir fry recipe is quick, easy, filled with plenty of veggies, and has a delicious homemade sauce! Great over rice or noodles.
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Asian American
    Servings 4
    Calories 277 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound ground turkey
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
    • 1/2 medium onion cut into bite-size pieces
    • 5 ounces mushrooms (I used cremini) cut into quarters
    • 1 cup cabbage chopped
    • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
    • 2 cups broccoli florets cut small
    • Salt & pepper to taste
    • Optional, for serving: chopped scallions, sesame seeds

    Sauce:

    • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
    • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
    • 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
    • 1/2 cup chicken broth
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

    Instructions
     

    • Prep all ingredients before getting started. Add the sauce ingredients to a bowl and whisk together.
    • Add one tablespoon of olive oil and the ground turkey to a large skillet and sauté it until it's cooked through over medium-high heat (about 8-10 minutes), breaking the meat up with your spoon as you go along.
    • Transfer the meat to a plate or bowl.
    • Add the rest of the olive oil to the same skillet and sauté the onion for about a minute.
    • Add in the remaining vegetables and cook them for 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Veggies will end up tender-crisp, but you can cook them for a bit longer if you prefer.
    • Add the turkey back into the skillet, then stir in the sauce. Let it bubble up for a minute or two so it thickens a bit (this isn't a super thick sauce). Continue stirring so everything is nicely coated. Season with salt & pepper as needed.
    • Serve over rice or noodles. I served it with chopped scallions sprinkled on top.

    Notes

    • Hoisin sauce can be found in the Asian foods section of most grocery stores.
    • I keep a piece fresh ginger in the freezer in a ZipLoc bag. It's much easier to grate when it's frozen (I use my Microplane to grate it), and I know it's always there vs. going bad somewhere in my fridge!
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
       

    Nutrition

    Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 31gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 867mgPotassium: 779mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1267IUVitamin C: 92mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword ground turkey stir fry
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Susan says

      February 20, 2023 at 10:13 AM

      5 stars
      Definitely a great way to enjoy a delicious dinner.
      ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
      All your recipes are very well presented.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 20, 2023 at 11:49 AM

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    2. Kayce says

      September 17, 2022 at 1:25 PM

      5 stars
      Great recipe. Sauce was delish!

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        September 17, 2022 at 3:03 PM

        That's awesome to hear, Kayce!! Thank you for leaving a review! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Julie says

      February 20, 2022 at 7:13 PM

      5 stars
      Really tasty! Made with ground chicken because there was no turkey available at my grocery store. Also added grated carrots at the end. Will make again!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 20, 2022 at 9:38 PM

        Awesome!! Thanks, Julie!!

        Reply
    4. Erin scharp says

      February 16, 2022 at 4:21 PM

      Just made this. It was a huge hit! The sauce it so good!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 16, 2022 at 8:36 PM

        That's great to hear, Erin! Thanks for your comment. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Andrea says

      February 8, 2022 at 8:33 PM

      This one is so good, coming from an Asian who has been eating stir fry all her life haha. Love how quick it is to do on a weekday.

      Added pepper flakes, sesame seeds, scallions. I subbed the fresh veggies for a frozen mix from Costco and still turned out great. But definitely don’t skip the fresh ginger/garlic. 🙂

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 8, 2022 at 8:41 PM

        That makes so happy!! I really appreciate your comment, Andrea! 😀

        Reply
    6. Diane OHalloran says

      February 1, 2022 at 5:02 PM

      4 stars
      I thought this was pretty good. I didn't have cabbage or mushrooms so I added a yellow pepper instead. I also added a tbs of honey to the sauce and served the whole thing with brown rice. It was easy to make and tasty. I will definitely make it again!

      Reply
    7. AngelaML says

      January 14, 2022 at 5:48 AM

      5 stars
      Hi Natasha,

      I made this last night for the first time - it was a huge hit with my family! Thank you for making bland (healthy) ground turkey into a very tasty meal! I did make some veggie subs due to personal preference, skipped the red peppers and added match stick carrots, used bagged coleslaw mix for the cabbage, mushrooms were on the side, skipped the sriracha sauce and had red pepper flakes on the table instead. Doubled the sauce because I had so many veggies in the pan, and they took much longer to cook. But so delicious and so worth it!!! We served over Jasmine rice.

      Will definitely be making this again and again. Thanks so much again for such a tasty and healthy meal!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 14, 2022 at 10:41 AM

        You're very welcome!! I'm so glad you enjoyed this one, Angela! 😀

        Reply
    8. Sara says

      December 8, 2021 at 3:30 PM

      5 stars
      Made this last night and my picky husband gave it two thumbs up. I didn’t have rice so I made extra sauce and mixed cooked spaghetti noddles in at the end. It was even more delicious today for lunch. 😋 Your recipes are always simple and tasty. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 8, 2021 at 3:43 PM

        I'm so happy it was a hit!! 🙂 Thanks for your review, Sara!

        Reply
    9. Jamie F says

      November 8, 2021 at 11:50 AM

      5 stars
      Loved this and really loved that this is one of your lighter meals! Your recipes are fantastic, but sometimes are a bit heavy for me. This was a winner for sure- great leftovers too! I doubled the sauce because I doubled the veggies, otherwise I kept it the same.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 8, 2021 at 11:53 AM

        I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, Jamie!! 🙂 Yup, my comfort food recipes are definitely the most popular, but I do try to sneak lighter options in too haha. Thanks for your review!!

        Reply
    10. Kim says

      October 12, 2021 at 5:10 PM

      5 stars
      Amazing and so quick! I added a little more sriracha because we like the heat. Another win for the never ending dinner rotation!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 12, 2021 at 9:10 PM

        Yay!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Kim! 😀

        Reply

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