Description
Creating Ground Turkey Korean-Style is easy if you follow these simple steps:
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or lettuce leaves (for serving)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop vegetables as necessary.
- Heat Pan: In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat.
- Sauté Onion: Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Cook Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and gochujang. Mix well to combine the flavors.
- Incorporate Vegetables: Add diced bell peppers and shredded carrot. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the veggies are tender but still crisp.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings if needed, adding more soy sauce or gochujang for extra flavor.
- Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve: Serve the mixture over cooked rice or in lettuce leaves for a refreshing wrap.
Notes
- These steps will guide you in creating this incredible dish effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg