Home > Dinner > Indian Ground Turkey Bowls (Great Meal Prep!) Indian Ground Turkey Bowls (Great Meal Prep!) January 2, 2024 | No Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Indian Ground Turkey Bowls bring together bold spices, delicious ground turkey, and veggies–topped with an amazing cucumber-yogurt sauce. This is a delicious and easy meal that’s perfect for meal prepping – the flavors strengthen over time, and it’s a great high-protein, low-carb option. Reasons To Love Indian Ground Turkey Bowls Nutritiously delicious: This dish is incredibly satisfying, balancing good ingredients with irresistible flavors. Flavor-enhancing over time: It’s a meal that gets tastier each day–it’s ideal for meal prep! High protein, low carb: Nutritious–fits well into health-focused diets. Effortlessly simple: Quick to make and such a convenient option on a busy night! Ingredients in Indian Ground Turkey Bowls Olive oil: Good-for-you fats. Yellow onion: Finely diced for better texture and integration. Ginger and garlic: Use fresh for better flavor, but dried will also work. Lean ground turkey: We like 93/7 here and prefer ground turkey packed in a carton (not a plastic sleeve). Cayenne pepper: Optional, adjust as needed for heat preference. Spices: This blend delivers deep and delicious flavors! Beef bouillon: Enhances umami. Chicken broth: Use a good brand; we love Swanson®! Frozen peas: Peas add color, texture, flavor, and added nutrition. QUICK TIP Garam Masala is a blend of several spices. It’s key for a rich, complex flavor. Don’t skip it! Optional Serving Suggestions Roasted carrot: A must-try favorite! Double the recipe and thank me later. 😉 Cucumber raita: A refreshing, vibrant sauce that adds a nice lightness to the dish. Rice: Use our “How To Make White Rice” guide for a week’s worth of perfectly cooked rice. Naan: Ideal for scooping up the flavorful mix of turkey and sauce. How To Make Indian Ground Turkey Bowls Heat oil: In a skillet, warm olive oil over high heat. Sauté aromatics: Add onion, ginger, and garlic; sauté. Cook turkey: Stir in the ground turkey, breaking it apart, until mostly browned. Add in spices. Simmer: Pour in chicken broth, cover, simmer until broth mostly evaporates. Finish with peas: Stir in frozen peas; cook briefly. Serve: Over basmati rice with optional sides. Recipe Notes Adjust spices: Tailor the spice levels, especially cayenne, to your taste and heat preference. Meal prep friendly: Divide the meal and sides into meal prep containers for convenient, nutritious meals throughout the week. We use these little containers for the sauce! Naan warming methods: Stovetop: Spray with cooking oil, grill for char marks, and cover with a tea towel. Microwave: Heat wrapped in a damp towel for 15 seconds. Toaster: Pop mini naan (like Stonefire®) in a toaster. 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Course Dinner, Main Course Cuisine Healthy, Indian Keyword Indian Ground Turkey Bowls Prep Time 20 minutes minutes Total Time 20 minutes minutes Servings 4 servings Chelsea Lords Calories 275kcal Author Chelsea Lords Cost $10.85 Ingredients▢ 3 tablespoons olive oil▢ 2 cups yellow onion very finely diced (1 large)▢ 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon each: minced ginger and garlic▢ 1 lb ground turkey lean (93/7) ▢ ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, optional▢ 1½ teaspoon each: garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander (Note 1)▢ ½ teaspoon ground turmeric▢ 1 teaspoon beef bouillon▢ Fine sea salt and pepper▢ 1 cup chicken broth▢ 1 cup frozen peas, optional▢ For serving: Yogurt-cucumber sauce, cooked basmati rice, naan (Note 2, 3, 4)▢ Optional, for serving: roasted carrots InstructionsSAUTE: In a cast iron skillet over high heat, add olive oil. Once oil is hot, add onion, ginger, and garlic. Sauté until they start to turn translucent (~3-5 minutes).GROUND TURKEY: Add turkey and cook, breaking it up as you go, until it changes from pink to light brown. Add all the spices. Season to taste, I add ¾ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper. Finish browning and crumbling through. If there is excess liquid, drain off.SIMMER: Pour in chicken broth, stir, then cover with a lid. Reduce heat to medium and let it simmer for 8-10 minutes or until most of the broth has evaporated. Remove the lid and stir in frozen peas. Adjust seasoning if necessary.SERVE: Serve over rice with cucumber yogurt sauce (See Note 2). Optional sides include roasted carrots and toasted naan (See Note 3). Video Recipe Notes Note 1: Garam Masala: This is is blend of several spices, it's key for rich, complex flavor. Don't skip it! Note 2: Yogurt-cucumber sauce: In a medium-sized bowl, mix 1/2 cup plain, full-fat Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup finely chopped English or Persian cucumber, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 2 teaspoons chopped green onions, and 1/4 teaspoon each of cumin, coriander, and fine sea salt. Refrigerate and stir before serving. Note 3: Naan warming methods: Stovetop: Spray with cooking oil, grill for char marks, cover with a tea towel. Microwave: Heat wrapped in a damp towel for 15 seconds. Toaster: Pop mini naan (like Stonefire®)in a toaster. Note 4: Use our "How To Make White Rice" guide for a week's worth of perfectly cooked rice. Note 5: Divide meals and sides in meal prep containers for convenient, nutritious meals throughout the week. We use these little containers for the sauce! Nutrition FactsServing: 1serving | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3381IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? I love hearing from you when you've made one of my recipes! Tag me on Instagram at @ChelseasMessyApron or leave me a comment below.
