Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry (Printable Version)

# What You’ll Need:

→ Teriyaki Sauce

01 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
02 - 3 tablespoons brown sugar
03 - 1 cup water, divided
04 - 2 tablespoons honey
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated or minced
07 - 2 tablespoons corn starch
08 - 1 tablespoon orange zest

→ Stir Fry

09 - 1 pound ground turkey
10 - 2 teaspoons sesame oil
11 - 3 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
12 - 1 small onion, diced
13 - 1 cup shredded carrots
14 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Combine 3/4 cup water, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, honey, and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until combined. Bring to a low boil. In a separate bowl, whisk 1/4 cup water and corn starch until fully dissolved. Slowly add this mixture to the saucepan, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat, mix in orange zest, and set aside.
02 - Heat sesame oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté for several minutes until softened. Add ground turkey and cook, stirring frequently, until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F), approximately 7–10 minutes.
03 - Add the broccoli florets and shredded carrots to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender and heated through, stirring occasionally.
04 - Reduce the heat to low and stir in the prepared Teriyaki sauce. Simmer for a few minutes until everything is well coated and flavors combine. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or as lettuce wraps.

# Additional Notes:

01 - You can substitute ground turkey with chicken, pork, or beef. Drain excess grease if using beef.
02 - For added spice, incorporate cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, or sriracha.
03 - Experiment with other vegetables like snow peas, bell peppers, or baby corn.
04 - Thin the teriyaki sauce with water if it becomes too thick.