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Korean ground turkey rice bowl with kimchi and Brussels sprouts.
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Korean Turkey Bowls

These healthy Korean Turkey Bowls are served with rice and perfect with kimchi or pickled veggies. Flavorful and ready in 30 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Keyword: korean ground turkey bowl, ground turkey bowls, korean rice bowls
Servings: 4
Calories: 465kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Prepare 1 cup of rice (any variety) according to package instructions. Once the rice is cooked, remove from heat and set aside until ready to use.
  • Mince 4 cloves of garlic and slice 6 scallions (also known as green onions). Feel free to use the white portion of the green onions to sauté in the skillet and the green portion to garnish the dish.
  • Peel a 1 inch portion of fresh ginger root and grate it using a Microplane or small grater.
  • Place a skillet on the stove top and heat to medium-high. Once heated, add 2 Tbsp. olive oil (or any high heat cooking oil).
  • Add the minced garlic and scallions, along with the grated ginger to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
  • Place 1 lb. of lean ground turkey in the skillet, along with ¼ tsp. each kosher salt and pepper. Sauté the ground turkey for 8-10 minutes, or until fully cooked. Break the ground turkey apart with a wooden spatula as it cooks.
  • For The Sauce: Combine 1-2 Tbsp. chili garlic sauce (can use gochujang if not gluten free), 2 Tbsp. maple syrup (can use honey or brown sugar), ¼ cup low sodium Tamari (or low sodium soy sauce if not gluten free), 2 tsp. rice wine vinegar, 2 tsp. fish sauce (or miso paste), 5 Tbsp. water, and 1 Tbsp. corn starch (or arrowroot powder) in a small bowl.
  • Stir until completely combined using a fork or small whisk.
  • Once the turkey is cooked through, pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and stir until combined. Reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and becomes fragrant.
  • To Serve: Serve the ground turkey over cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds and minced scallions (optional). Serve with roasted or sautéed vegetables of choice and kimchi or pickled condiment of choice (optional).

Notes

Ground ginger may be substituted for fresh ginger if that's what you have on hand. Sub ½ tsp. ground ginger in place of 1 inch freshly grated ginger.
Any ground meat of choice may be used in place of ground turkey. Keep in mind that substituting a different ground meat will alter the nutrition values. Make sure to drain any excess fat if using ground beef or pork before adding the sauce to the skillet.
The safe cooking temperature for ground turkey is 165 degrees Fahrenheit and may be checked using a food thermometer if needed.
Nutritional values include the cooked rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 1391mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg