Teriyaki Ground Turkey Bowl
Teriyaki Ground Turkey Bowl layers cooked white rice, lean turkey, broccoli crunch slaw, garlic, ginger, and a glossy sweet-savory sauce. It is a practical healthy meal prep bowl for lunches or weeknight dinners when you want something filling and organized.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Small Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Meal prep containers
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1/2 small white onion diced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- pinch salt
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 bag broccoli crunch slaw salad kit vegetables only
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- Kewpie mayo for serving
- lime wedge for serving
- green onion slices for serving
Instructions
- Cook or reheat the white rice and keep it covered while you prepare the turkey.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion with a pinch of salt until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and grated ginger and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart, until fully browned and cooked through.
- Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and honey together in a small bowl.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and simmer for a few minutes so the turkey absorbs the flavor.
- Mix cornstarch and water into a slurry, then stir it into the skillet until the sauce thickens.
- Fold in the broccoli crunch slaw and cook until tender-crisp.
- Serve the turkey mixture over rice with Kewpie mayo, lime wedges, and sliced green onions.
Notes
Storage: Store cooled rice and turkey mixture in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating: Reheat bowls in short microwave bursts until steaming hot, then add lime, green onion, and mayo after warming.
Freezing: Freeze the turkey mixture without toppings for up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
Expert Tips: Add the slaw near the end so it keeps texture and does not release too much liquid.
Meal Prep: Pack toppings separately and keep sauce-coated turkey over rice for neat grab-and-go lunches.
Variations: Swap in brown rice, cauliflower rice, ground chicken, edamame, or bell pepper strips depending on what you have.