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Plate of Honey Garlic Ground Turkey served with vegetables and rice

Honey Garlic Ground Turkey

A quick, flavorful, and family-friendly dish with a sticky honey-soy glaze that comes together in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced Use 3 for milder garlic, 4 for more punch
  • 1/4 cup honey Substitute maple syrup in a pinch
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce Use tamari to make it gluten free
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil Optional, best added at the end
  • to taste red pepper flakes, optional
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil for sautéing Such as canola or avocado

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mince the garlic and slice the green onions. Whisk honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar together in a small bowl.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the neutral oil.
  2. Add the ground turkey. Break it up with a spatula and let it brown undisturbed for about 2 minutes.
  3. Stir and continue cooking until there is no pink left, about 5 to 7 minutes total.
  4. Push the turkey to one side of the skillet. Add the minced garlic to the empty space and stir for 20 to 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Mix the garlic into the turkey. Pour the honey-soy mixture over the meat.
  6. Let the sauce simmer 2 to 3 minutes until it reduces and coats the turkey. If using, stir in sesame oil and red pepper flakes now. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Remove from heat, sprinkle with sliced green onions, and let rest for a minute so the glaze can thicken. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

Cool leftovers within two hours and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat until steaming, or microwave in 30 second bursts. If freezing, place cooled turkey in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

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