Asian Ground Turkey bowls burst with flavor and texture. Packed with "hidden" veggies and fresh herbs, these protein-packed, kid-friendly bowls are ready in 30 minutes or less!
SAUCE: Start by whisking cornstarch and water together with a fork in a very small bowl. Once completely smooth, add in the remaining sauce ingredients. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
PREP: Prepare the veggies before beginning, because the cooking goes quickly. Finely mince the garlic and ginger (I peel the ginger first with a vegetable peeler then finely mince it), dice the red onion, finely chop the red pepper, and cut carrots into matchsticks (or use packaged matchstick carrots).
COOK VEGGIES: Add coconut oil to a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted, add in the onion, pepper, carrots, ginger, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Push veggies to the edge of the pan.
COOKTURKEY: Add ground turkey to the center of the pan, and cook, breaking it up and crumbling as you go, and incorporating the veggies into the meat as it cooks. Cook until browned on the outside, but not fully cooked through-- about 4-5 minutes. (If using a nonstick skillet, cook time is longer (it doesn't hold heat the same as a cast iron!) and you might need to drain accumulated liquid from the ground turkey after it's browned). As soon as the ground turkey is browned on the outside, use a spatula to get all of the sauce into the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly for 3-4 more minutes or until sauce is thickened and nicely coats the ingredients and turkey is fully cooked.
SERVE: Remove from heat and stir in the green onions. Taste and adjust as needed, adding additional honey if you'd like it a touch sweeter or more lime juice for a touch more acidity. Add optional sesame seeds. Serve over cooked rice, garnished with additional green onions and a lime wedge if desired. Add a spoonful of sriracha sauce on top. Drizzle the lime over everything and stir the sauce in and enjoy!
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Note 1: Here's how I quickly cook basmati rice:Measure the rice and place it in a bowl. Cover it with cold water to soak for about 5-10 minutes. Drain and rinse in a fine-mesh sieve. Meanwhile, fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Once the water is at a rolling boil, drain the rice and add it to the pot. Cook without reducing the heat, for 5 minutes (taste and test to make sure it is tender) and then drain and fluff with a fork.Note 2: Here's the Sriracha -mayo sauce we love with this dish. Whisk together:
1/4 cup (54g) mayonnaise (we love Best Foods/Hellman's)
1-2 large limes (1/4 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice)