Honey Garlic Ground Turkey Recipe
This Honey Garlic Ground Turkey Recipe is sweet, savory, and ready in 25 minutes.Made with simple pantry ingredients and tender ground turkey.Perfect for quick weeknight dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Turkey
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 3 –4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp neutral oil canola or avocado
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Optional red pepper flakes
For Garnishing
- 2 stalks green onions sliced
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the neutral oil until shimmering.
- Add the ground turkey and break it apart using a spatula. Cook for 6–7 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the turkey and stir well to coat evenly. Simmer the Honey Garlic Ground Turkey Recipe for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
- Stir in most of the sliced green onions, reserving some for garnish.
- Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or lettuce cups and top with the remaining green onions.
Notes
- Ground chicken or lean beef can replace turkey.
- Maple syrup can substitute honey for a deeper sweetness.
- Tamari works well for a gluten-free version.
- Add toasted sesame seeds for extra texture and flavor.