Korean Style Ground Turkey

This Korean-style Ground Turkey recipe is quick, flavorful, and healthy. The sweet, spicy, and savory sauce perfectly complements lean ground turkey, making it a great option for a weekday dinner or lunch. Serve it with rice and vegetables for a satisfying meal that's ready in under 30 minutes. You can also pack it for a lunchbox!

Ingredients

• ¼ cup soy sauce
  
  

• 2 tsp cornstarch
  
  

• ½ tbsp brown sugar (packed)
  
  

• ½ tsp red chili flakes (or to taste)
  
  

• 2 tbsp sesame oil
  
  

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  
  

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
  
  

• 15 oz (450g) ground turkey
  
  

• 6 tbsp chives (chopped)
  
  

• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  
  

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, and chili flakes. Mix until cornstarch is dissolved. Set aside.
   
   

2. Drizzle sesame oil into a large skillet, then stir in garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant.
   
   

3. Add ground turkey and break it into small chunks. Cook until the turkey loses its raw red color.
   
   

4. Stir in the soy sauce mixture and cook on high heat for 2 more minutes until the sauce turns golden brown and fragrant. Add 1 tbsp water if the sauce is too thick.
   
   

5. Stir in chopped chives (reserve some for garnish) and turn off the heat.
   
   

6. Sprinkle sesame seeds and garnish with remaining chives. Serve with rice and vegetables.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 230 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 5g
  
  

• Protein: 28g
  
  

• Fat: 11g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 2g
  
  

• Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
  
  

• Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
  
  

• Trans Fat: 0.02g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 58mg
  
  

• Sodium: 869mg
  
  

• Potassium: 395mg
  
  

• Fiber: 1g
  
  

• Sugar: 2g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 297 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 3mg
  
  

• Calcium: 53mg
  
  

• Iron: 2mg