Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cups broccoli florets, bite-sized
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch until the cornstarch is completely dissolved and no lumps remain. Note: Doing this first prevents the turkey from overcooking while you scramble for ingredients.
  2. Heat the oil. Pour the neutral oil into a wok or large stainless steel skillet over medium high heat until shimmering.
  3. Sear the turkey. Add the ground turkey, pressing it flat with a spatula. Leave it alone and sear without stirring for 3-4 minutes until a deep brown crust forms. Break the meat into small crumbles using your spatula.
  4. Add aromatics. Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and the white parts of the green onions. Sauté for 30-60 seconds until you smell the garlic hitting the oil.
  5. Start the veggies. Add the julienned carrots and broccoli florets. Stir constantly for 2 minutes. Note: These take the longest to soften.
  6. Finish the veggies. Add the sliced red bell peppers. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the peppers are bright and slightly softened.
  7. Glaze the mix. Pour the prepared sauce over the turkey and vegetable mixture.
  8. Thicken the sauce. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce bubbles and thickens into a glossy glaze that coats everything. Remove from heat immediately.
  9. Garnish. Sprinkle with the green parts of the sliced green onions and serve.