Description
Korean ground turkey is flavorful, saucy, and delicious. It’s quick and easy to make in just 20 minutes, great for meal prep and freezes well.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (optional, to make it spicy)
- 1 teaspoon toasted white sesame seeds (for garnish)
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 tablespoon black vinegar or mirin
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For serving:
- steamed rice
- carrots, grated
- purple cabbage, grated
- kimchi
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the hot oil sizzles, about 1 minute. Add onion, garlic and ginger. Sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add ground turkey and cook for 6-8 minutes until it's no longer pink. Stir well and break up the turkey into small pieces with a spatula. Cover the lid and simmer for another 2-3 minutes (which will keep the turkey from getting dry).
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients (soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, black vinegar, water or chicken broth, and cornstarch) until smooth.
- Add the sauce to the turkey and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened to a desired consistency, stirring constantly.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve warm with a bowl of steamed rice, topped with shredded carrots, cabbage, and/or kimchi, if desired.
Notes
How to store: Keep leftover Korean ground turkey in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
How to freeze: Korean ground turkey also freezes really well. Store in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. I recommend portioning them out into meal prep containers for easy storing and reheating. Allow the ground meat to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
How to reheat: Reheat Korean ground turkey on the stove on a heat resistant dish in a steamer basket over boiling water. You can also reheat in a pan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Add water if it starts to look dry.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Turkey
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean