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Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce

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These Ground Turkey Rice Bowls with Bang Bang Sauce are quick, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights. Seasoned ground turkey is browned and simmered with soy sauce, sriracha, and honey, then finished with a creamy, spicy-sweet bang bang sauce. Served over rice with fresh toppings, this is a customizable meal the whole family will love.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • Ground Turkey Mixture
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil (or favorite cooking oil)
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1–2 Tbsp sriracha
  • 2–3 Tbsp chicken broth
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt, more or less to taste
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1/2–1 Tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp honey
  • Rice Bowl Options
  • Rice, shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, shelled edamame, pickled onions, avocado, shredded cabbage, sliced green onion, sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the bang bang sauce: Add all sauce ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Adjust spice or sweetness to taste. Chill until ready to serve.
  2. Cook the ground turkey: Heat a drizzle of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and break into small pieces. Cook until browned and fully cooked to 165°F.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and add garlic, ginger, smoked paprika, onion powder, soy sauce, sriracha, chicken broth, honey, black pepper, and salt. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Sprinkle cornstarch over the mixture and stir well to thicken. Optionally stir in about 2 tablespoons of the bang bang sauce just before serving.
  5. Assemble bowls: Add rice to bowls, top with ground turkey mixture and desired toppings. Drizzle with bang bang sauce and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Store leftovers separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
  • The turkey keeps for 3–4 days; bang bang sauce keeps up to 1 week.
  • The turkey mixture can be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • If the mixture seems dry, add extra soy sauce or chicken broth as needed.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired