Ground Turkey Rice Bowls (Printable)
Seasoned ground turkey over rice with crisp veggies and creamy spicy Bang Bang sauce.
# Ingredient List:
→ Bang Bang Sauce
01 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
02 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon Sriracha, adjust to taste
04 - 1 tablespoon honey
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
→ Seasoned Ground Turkey
06 - 1 pound ground turkey
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
10 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
11 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Bowl Assembly
13 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or long-grain white rice
14 - 1 cup shredded carrots
15 - 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
16 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
17 - 1/4 cup chopped scallions
18 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional
19 - Fresh cilantro or mint for garnish, optional
# Steps:
01 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until completely smooth and well combined. Set aside.
02 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is no longer pink and has developed a light caramelization.
04 - Divide the cooked rice evenly among four serving bowls. Layer each with the seasoned ground turkey, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, and red bell pepper.
05 - Drizzle the Bang Bang sauce generously over each bowl. Top with chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Garnish with fresh cilantro or mint if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The bang bang sauce is the kind of thing you will want to put on everything from roasted broccoli to leftover pizza.
- Ground turkey cooks in under ten minutes, making this entirely doable on a weeknight when motivation is low.
- Every component is customizable, so you can swap vegetables based on what is wilting in your crisper drawer.
02 -
- The turkey will release liquid as it cooks, so do not rush the process and let that moisture cook off if you want those caramelized edges.
- Taste the bang bang sauce before adding it to the bowl because the heat level of Sriracha varies wildly between brands.
- Cauliflower rice or brown rice both work beautifully if you want a lighter or heartier base.
03 -
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for about two minutes until they turn golden and smell nutty, because the raw ones add almost no flavor.
- Make a double batch of the bang bang sauce and keep it in the fridge for up to a week because you will absolutely want it on sandwiches, roasted vegetables, or straight off a spoon.